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
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.