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Java: Annotation Processors

How do annotation processors like Lombok interact with the compiler?

What are the design considerations when using compile-time code generation?

How would you explain a common use case for custom annotations in an interview?

Why does the Method.invoke method in Java reflection matter in practice?

Why use boundary DTOs before domain objects?

When are annotation processors usually the better metaprogramming tool?

What does the RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME mean for annotations?

How do annotation processors like Lombok eliminate boilerplate code?

What role does the Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) play in annotation processing?

Why might you choose MethodHandles over reflection for method invocation?