How to use of Annotations in Java

Annotations in Java:

In J2SE 5.0, The annotations are also known as metadata. It is used to merge additional Java elements with the programming elements, such as classes, methods, parameters, local variables, packages, and fields. Metadata is stored in Java class files by the compiler and these class files are used by the JVM.

Annotation	Description
@Deprecated	The compiler warns when deprecated java elements are used in the non-deprecated program.
@Overrides	Compiler generated error when the method uses this annotation type doesn't override the methods present in the superclass.

Importance of Annotations:

1. Do not use extends clause. It automatically extends the marker interface [java]java.lang.annotation[/java] Annotation.

2. Don’t use my parameter for a method.

3. Do not use generic methods.

4. Don’t use the throws clause.

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