Reflection API · interview question
How does using annotations with RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME differ from RetentionPolicy.SOURCE?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. RUNTIME annotations are available for reflection at runtime.
Why
Annotations with RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME can be accessed through reflection during runtime, whereas SOURCE annotations are discarded by the compiler and cannot be accessed at runtime.
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