7.1.2 - Syntax of Annotations
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Define what an annotation is in Java.
💡 Hint: Think about what additional information can be provided about a method or class.
Give an example of a built-in annotation in Java.
💡 Hint: Consider annotations that Java provides for overriding methods or marking something as outdated.
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What does the @Override annotation indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about a method that changes behavior from its parent class.
True or False: Meta-annotations describe the characteristics of other annotations.
💡 Hint: Consider annotations that act as instructions to other annotations.
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Define and implement a custom annotation that should only be applicable to methods, retaining the information at runtime. Include a value for storing a description.
💡 Hint: Consider what behaviors you want this annotation to exhibit.
Write a reflection-based method that retrieves and displays the value of any custom annotations defined on the method.
💡 Hint: Think about how reflection allows inspection at runtime.
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