SMRTR ProgrammingJan 11, 2026lobste.rs

annote: Writing java using only annotations

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Annote transforms Java annotations into a functional programming language, using @Var, @If, @Loop, and @Print to execute entire programs through reflection. Originally designed for metadata, annotations now handle variables, control flow, arithmetic, and I/O operations, creating functional code that executes at runtime while bypassing traditional Java syntax entirely.

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