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How does java.lang.reflect help with runtime annotation processing?
Track: Java
Topic: Java Annotations
Focus: Retention Policies
Java: Retention Policies
Answer
It provides methods to access annotations during runtime.
Java's Reflection API allows you to inspect classes, methods, and fields at runtime, including accessing annotations. For example, using Method.getAnnotations() retrieves annotations present on a method, enabling dynamic behavior in frameworks.
Java's Reflection API allows you to inspect classes, methods, and fields at runtime, including accessing annotations. For example, using Method.getAnnotations() retrieves annotations present on a method, enabling dynamic behavior in frameworks.
Topics: Java Java Annotations Retention Policies