Architecture Digest
Apr 24, 2025 · Backend Development
Configurable Data Desensitization in Spring Boot Using Custom Annotations and Serializer
This article demonstrates how to create a configurable data‑masking solution for Spring Boot APIs by defining a custom @DataMasking annotation, implementing masking strategies, building a custom Jackson serializer, integrating it via an AnnotationIntrospector, and testing the functionality with a sample controller.
Custom AnnotationJavaSerializer
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