The generator is an ‘annotation processor’ and adds an additional code generation step during compilation with the javac compiler.
It is run at compile-time with the Java SE
Android and Vaadin Annotation Processors Version 1.8.0 are compatible with
- Java SE 8
- Java SE 11 (LTS)
- Java SE 14 and SE 15
The system requirements for Java also apply for the generator.
Currently the supported way to integrate into existing build landscapes is using gradle (most convenient) or maven.