How has annotations changed in recent Java versions?

In recent Java versions, annotations have evolved significantly, enhancing their functionality and use cases. Two major advancements include:

• Support for Repeatable Annotations: Java 8 introduced the ability to use the same annotation multiple times on a single element, allowing developers to add multiple instances of the same annotation without the need for a wrapper annotation.
• Type Annotations: Java 8 also introduced type annotations, which allow developers to apply annotations to any type use, enabling better type-checking and annotation processing capabilities.

Additionally, newer versions continue to expand the capabilities of annotations through new features in the language and processing tools, including better integration with frameworks and libraries for metadata handling.