Rafael Winterhalter • 10/28/2013

Java class loading anomaly

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This technical article details a Java language nuance where using static enum fields as annotation values prevents compile-time constant substitution, forcing runtime class loading and initialization. It contrasts this with String and primitive fields, which are inlined by the compiler, and includes code examples to demonstrate the behavior and its implications for Java developers.

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