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Java: Custom Annotations

Why does the @Inherited annotation change runtime behavior?

How can you dynamically execute a method using reflection?

Why might you use MethodHandles over traditional reflection?

How do @Target and @Retention annotations influence custom annotations?

What are the implications of using reflection with annotations in a mini-framework?

Why does a routing annotation need `RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME`?

What happens to annotations with RetentionPolicy.SOURCE during compilation?

Why is RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME essential for framework annotations?

What role does an Annotation Processor play in Java?

What are the @Target and @Retention annotations used for in custom annotations?