Introduction to Lombok

• Overview of Lombok and its role in simplifying Java development
• Understanding the common challenges faced in Java development
• Introduction to Lombok’s features and benefits

Setting Up Lombok

• Installing and configuring Lombok in different IDEs (Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, etc.)
• Integrating Lombok with build tools (Maven, Gradle, etc.)
• Configuring Lombok annotations and compiler plugins

Simplifying Java Classes with Lombok

• Using Lombok annotations to automatically generate common Java code
• Simplifying class definitions with annotations like @Data, @Getter, @Setter, and @Builder
• Generating equals, hashCode, and toString methods with @EqualsAndHashCode and @ToString

Streamlining Getters and Setters

• Automatically generating getters and setters with Lombok
• Configuring access levels, naming conventions, and other options
• Handling complex field types and inheritance hierarchies

Immutable Objects with Lombok

• Creating immutable objects using Lombok annotations
• Using @Value and @Builder to generate immutable classes
• Handling default values, nullability, and optional fields

Logging with Lombok

• Simplifying logging with Lombok’s @Slf4j and @Log annotations
• Configuring log levels, log formats, and loggers
• Debugging and troubleshooting logging in Lombok-enabled classes

Simplifying Exceptions and Errors

• Simplifying exception handling with Lombok’s @SneakyThrows annotation
• Generating custom exception classes with @AllArgsConstructor and @NoArgsConstructor
• Reducing boilerplate code for error handling

Clean and Readable Code with Lombok

• Using Lombok annotations to improve code readability
• Simplifying conditional statements with @NonNull, @Nullable, and @NonNullApi
• Enhancing code clarity with annotations like @Cleanup and @Wither

Builder Pattern with Lombok

• Simplifying object creation using Lombok’s @Builder annotation
• Configuring builder methods, field defaults, and validation
• Handling complex object hierarchies and inheritance

Customizing Lombok Behavior

• Customizing Lombok’s code generation behavior with configuration options
• Handling edge cases and exceptions in Lombok-enabled code
• Using advanced features like @ExtensionMethod and @FieldDefaults

Integration with Other Libraries and Frameworks

• Integrating Lombok with popular libraries and frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate, etc.)
• Addressing compatibility issues and limitations
• Leveraging Lombok in different development environments and ecosystems

Testing Lombok-Enabled Code

• Writing unit tests for Lombok-annotated classes
• Handling mocking and stubbing of Lombok-generated methods
• Addressing testing challenges and best practices

Migration and Refactoring Strategies

• Migrating existing code to use Lombok annotations
• Refactoring code to take advantage of Lombok’s features
• Addressing potential risks and issues during migration

Best Practices and Caveats

• Applying best practices for using Lombok effectively
• Understanding the limitations and trade-offs of using Lombok
• Avoiding common pitfalls and anti-patterns