However, A is "closer" during the dependency tree, so Maven works by using C one.0 for each A and B and won't even alert you relating to this (It is really pretty astounding to me); This might be an IDE bug. For instance @Joel Costigliola described a state of affairs https://bongacam-couples64481.amoblog.com/the-basic-principles-of-bongacams-mature-58259869