How to use java annotations to modify source code before final compilation?

Question

I\'ve read from the apt tool page that one can create AnnotationProcessors to generate new derived files (source files, class files, deployment descriptors, etc.). I am looking

Answer 1

Zelix KlassMaster offers this ability. If memory serves, it used to be free for companies under 3 developers, but I just checked their purchase page, and it seems that they now charge a small-developers fee for small companies. I haven't used it in several years (at least 5 or 7), but it did a fantastic job obfuscating strings, and code in general.