<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Java developers often use Project Lombok, Jakarta Bean Validation, AutoValue, MapStruct, or Immutables to reduce boilerplate and simplify code.</li><li>Macros in languages like Lisp or Clojure are compile-time programs that transform code before execution, allowing the creation of new control structures and domain-specific languages.</li><li>Java doesn't support macros directly but utilizes annotation processors and code generation tools like Lombok and MapStruct to achieve similar functionality within the language.</li><li>Real macros in languages like Clojure enable developers to define new features, validators, and more, offering the ability to extend the language with custom syntax and behaviors.</li></ul>

Macros Explained for Java Developers

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