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How to convert POJO to map with types retained?

I need to convert a POJO to a map. I tried using Object mapper but types like timestamp are coming either as String or as Long in the final map. Is there some tool that would do a simple conversion that would result in a map having exactly the same objects as in the POJO ? (I know I can use reflection but want to see if there is an easier way.)

Solution

  • This can be done directly with BeanUtils describe or BeanMap:

    Map<Object, Object> map = BeanUtils.describe(object); 

Map<Object, Object> map = new BeanMap(object);