spring-boot-configuration-processor

The spring-boot-configuration-processor is a tool provided by Spring Boot that generates metadata for configuration properties. It is used to automatically generate documentation for configuration properties, such as in IDE autocomplete suggestions or in the Spring Boot Actuator's /configprops endpoint.

The processor works by analyzing the configuration classes and generating metadata based on their field names, types, and annotations. This metadata is then used to generate documentation and provide validation for the configuration properties at runtime.

To use the configuration processor, you need to include the spring-boot-configuration-processor dependency in your project's build configuration. The processor will automatically run during the build process and generate the necessary metadata. You can then use this metadata in your application code or documentation.

Overall, the spring-boot-configuration-processor is a useful tool for simplifying the configuration process in Spring Boot applications and improving the developer experience.