24.8 - Processing Annotations at Runtime
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What is the purpose of annotations in Java?
💡 Hint: Think of them as 'tags' that provide extra information.
What method retrieves an annotation from a method?
💡 Hint: It starts with 'get' and ends with 'Annotation'.
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What do annotations in Java provide?
💡 Hint: They add context without altering how the code runs.
True or False: Annotations can be processed at compile time only.
💡 Hint: Remember, they can help runtime behavior.
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Create a custom annotation and demonstrate how to retrieve its value using reflection in an example.
💡 Hint: Remember to call the right annotation and method!
Discuss the performance implications of using reflection and propose alternatives.
💡 Hint: Reflect on 'direct access vs. dynamic access' aspects.
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