In Spring Boot, annotations are more than just a way to add metadata. They simplify complex tasks, reduce boilerplate code, and enhance code readability. Custom annotations were introduced to manage configurations more effectively, moving away from cumbersome XML files that complicated dependencies and made the code difficult to maintain.
Spring introduced custom annotations to simplify configuration by allowing developers to use annotations directly in their code. This reduced the need for extensive XML configuration, making the codebase cleaner and easier to maintain.
With custom annotations, developers can adopt a declarative programming style, using annotations like @Transactional or @Cacheable to express behaviors without writing the underlying logic, resulting in more readable and maintainable code.
Custom annotations are especially useful for managing cross-cutting concerns in applications, facilitating the application of aspect-oriented programming techniques that modularize functionality like logging, security, or transaction management without affecting business logic.
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