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Cascade Generated Annotation Not Recognized
Custom annotations Cascade generated are not being recognized at runtime. Annotations are present in code but the reflection/annotation processing doesn't find them. This breaks aspect-oriented features, validation, or custom framework logic that depends on annotations.
Cascade likely used incorrect annotation configuration or retention policy.
Error Messages You Might See
Annotation not found at runtime
getAnnotation() returns null
Custom annotation ignored by framework
Aspect not triggered for annotated method
Common Causes
- Cascade set @Retention(RetentionPolicy.SOURCE) instead of RUNTIME
- Annotation missing @Target specifying valid targets (METHOD, FIELD, TYPE, etc.)
- Reflection code looks for different annotation name than generated
How to Fix It
Check annotation definition has @Retention(RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME) so it's available at runtime. Verify @Target includes appropriate targets (METHOD for methods, FIELD for fields, etc.). Use Java reflection to verify annotation exists: method.getAnnotation(CustomAnnotation.class) should not be null. Check if annotation processor actually ran during compilation.
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Get HelpFrequently Asked Questions
How do I make annotation available at runtime?
Use @Retention(RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME) on annotation definition.
How do I find annotations with reflection?
Use method.getAnnotation(MyAnnotation.class) or method.getDeclaredAnnotations() to list all.