7 - Annotations and Reflection API
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of annotations in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about additional information that doesn't change code functionality.
Name two built-in Java annotations.
💡 Hint: Recall common annotations you've seen in code before.
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What does the @Override annotation do?
💡 Hint: Think about its role in method definitions.
True or False: Annotations directly influence the execution of code.
💡 Hint: Remember their purpose is to provide additional information.
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Design a custom annotation that logs method execution time and implement it with reflection.
💡 Hint: Think about how you'd label methods and how you could read that label using reflection.
Explain how misuse of reflection can lead to insecure code.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios where sensitive information might be revealed.
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