Lombok
Lombok is a Java library that uses annotations to automatically generate boilerplate code such as getters, setters, constructors, equals, hashCode, and toString methods at compile time. It reduces verbosity in Java classes by eliminating the need to write repetitive code manually, while keeping the source code clean and readable. The library integrates with IDEs and build tools to seamlessly add generated code to the compiled bytecode.
Developers should use Lombok when working on Java projects to improve productivity and maintainability by reducing boilerplate code, especially in data classes, DTOs, and entities. It is particularly useful in enterprise applications, Spring Boot projects, and any scenario where POJOs (Plain Old Java Objects) are heavily used, as it minimizes errors from manual coding and speeds up development cycles.