java-lombok

What problem does it solve?

Lombok patterns reduce boilerplate code while maintaining code quality and testability.

Core Features & Use Cases

• @Delegate - Delegation Over Inheritance: Use Lombok's @Delegate to wrap implementations and compose behavior without inheritance.
• @Builder - Complex Object Construction: Generate builders for types with many parameters and provide defaults (best suited for classes; records have limitations).
• @Value / @Data / @UtilityClass: Prefer records for immutable values, use @Data sparingly for mutable beans, and apply @UtilityClass to create a static utility container.
• When to use builders with records vs classes: Records + @Builder are ideal for immutable types with many fields, with defaults handled via a manual builder when necessary; Classes + @Builder are preferred when you need @Builder.Default, toBuilder, or Jackson annotations.

Quick Start

Apply Lombok patterns such as @Delegate, @Builder, and @UtilityClass to reduce boilerplate in your Java codebase.