Java annotation: Difference between revisions

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==Processing==

When Java source code is compiled, the Java compiler conditionally stores annotation metadata in the class files if the annotation has a RetentionPolicy of RUNTIME. Later, the [[JVM]] or other programs can look for the metadata to determine how to interact with the program elements or change their behavior.

==Syntax==