Adding Metadata with Java Annotations

Incorporating custom metadata is an essential part of working in Java. This course will teach you how to add custom metadata with Java annotations.

Annotations are used at every level of Java programming, from the compiler, to tool integration, to building dynamic systems. Understanding how to correctly work with annotations is critical to success as a Java developer. In this course, Adding Metadata with Java 11 Annotations, you will gain the ability to work with Java annotations. First, you will learn how to use annotations effectively. Next, you will discover how to declare your own custom annotations. Finally, you will explore how to inspect Java types for annotations and how to take appropriate action based on those annotations. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of Java annotations needed to work effectively in Java.

• Course Overview 1min
• Understanding Annotations 25mins
• Annotation Access and Interaction 20mins
• A Closer Look at Annotation Elements 24mins