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Apr 26, 2020 annotation annotation processor

An introductory guide to annotations and annotation processors

In Java, annotations and annotation processors are surrounded by a shroud of mystery for most. They seem like a subject reserved for 'experts''. On top of that, I believe there’s also some FUD around them. This post aims to dig into the subject, in the most neutral way possible. This way, everybody can take enlightened decisions based on facts, not by listening to people full of misconceptions or hidden agendas. Annotations are available since Java version 5, codenamed Tiger, and released

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