Koala

Overview:

Koala is a library that allows users to log method parameters, return results, and execution time in Java projects. It is similar to the hugo library developed by JakeWharton but instead uses ASM to modify bytecode. By adding a simple annotation to a method, users can easily track its inputs, outputs, and performance. Koala is based on the aspect-oriented programming (AOP) paradigm and can be easily integrated into projects using the provided Gradle and Maven dependencies.

Features:

• Method Logging: Koala allows users to log the parameters, return results, and execution time of methods in Java projects.
• AOP Integration: Koala follows the aspect-oriented programming (AOP) approach to modify bytecode and add logging functionality.
• Easy to Use: By simply adding an annotation to a method, users can enable logging and retrieve the required information.

Installation:

To use Koala in your Java project, follow these installation steps:

1. Add the Koala Gradle Plugin dependency to your project’s build.gradle file:

buildscript {
    repositories {
        jcenter()
    }
    dependencies {
        classpath 'com.github.lizhangqu:koala-gradle-plugin:x.y.z'
    }
}

2. In the build.gradle file of the module where you want to use Koala, add the following code:

apply plugin: 'com.github.lizhangqu.koala'

3. Add the Koala library dependency in the same build.gradle file:

dependencies {
    implementation 'com.github.lizhangqu:koala:x.y.z'
}

Make sure to replace ‘x.y.z’ with the latest version number.

4. Sync your project Gradle files to download the dependencies.

Summary:

Koala is a Java library that provides method logging functionality for easier debugging and performance analysis. By using Koala, developers can easily log method parameters, return results, and execution time without the need for extensive logging or debugging practices. This library follows the aspect-oriented programming (AOP) approach and uses ASM to modify bytecode. With its simple installation process and easy-to-use annotation, Koala is a valuable tool for Java developers.