Guice's built-in support for Aspect-oriented programming can eliminate the need to repeatedly address the concerns of the database and Java Persistence API.
When you design for a living, you can't wait for inspiration. Keep your eyes open, surround yourself with inspiring things, and let your creativity flow.
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