Have you ever felt like you’re drowning in cross-cutting concerns, such as logging and transaction management, scattered across your Java application code? You’re not alone. It’s a common pickle for many developers.
But don’t lose heart just yet! Embracing Aspect Oriented Programming (AOP) could be our knight in shining armour. This blog post will guide you through the ins and outs of AOP in Java, from fundamental concepts to practical implementation tips using Spring Framework, the darling framework among Java enthusiasts worldwide.
Intrigued? Well, then, let’s dive right into it!
In AOP, we encounter various concepts and terminology essential to understanding before delving into its implementation. These include the business object, Aspect, joinpoint, pointcut, advice, and how to wire the business object with aspects.
Business Object
A business object is a part of a program. It has code that tells it what to do regarding the main business logic. We focus on this when we talk about AOP or Aspect …