Lombok has been a popular tool for eliminating boilerplate code in Java development but comes with disadvantages like IDE confusion and hidden complexity.
Java Records and MapStruct offer a better alternative for clean mapping and type safety in Spring Boot applications, promoting immutability and clear code structure.
Java Records are immutable by default and come with a concise syntax, while MapStruct simplifies object mapping between different types with compile-time checks and integration with Spring Boot.
Using MapStruct + Java Records simplifies DTO mapping, enhances code clarity, and reduces bugs caused by unintended mutations, making it a preferred choice for modern Java development.