Three Knives

Jun 3, 2026 · Backend Development

Why Feat Is Experimenting with a Zero‑Reflection ORM for the AOT Era

The article explores Feat's attempt to build a reflection‑free ORM that preserves MyBatis‑like developer experience by moving all mapping work to compile time, discusses the challenges posed by Java's AOT shift, and argues why such an experiment is both risky and worthwhile.