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Learn how to resolve the 'Annotations are not allowed here' error in your Minecraft Forge mod by fixing annotation placement and syntax issues.
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Solving the Annotations are not allowed here Error in Minecraft Forge Modding

When diving into Minecraft modding using the Forge framework, encountering errors can be a common hurdle. One such error that can leave many mod developers scratching their heads is the message: Annotations are not allowed here. This error typically arises due to incorrect syntax in your code, particularly concerning the placement of annotations. In this guide, we'll break down the cause of this error and provide a clear, structured solution.

Understanding the Error

In your mod's main class, you attempted to apply the @ SidedProxy annotation to declare a proxy variable for your mod. However, you encountered the following error message:

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What Does This Mean?

Annotations are not allowed here: This indicates that the Java compiler found an unexpected token, in this case, a stray semicolon.

Identifier or type expected: This suggests that the annotation syntax was malformed, resulting in the compiler being unable to associate the annotation correctly with the intended variable declaration.

Analyzing the Code

Here's a look at the portion of your code that is likely causing the error:

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The issue here lies in the stray semicolon (;) following the annotation.

Correct Placement of Annotations

Annotations in Java, such as @ SidedProxy, must be placed immediately before the declaration they are annotating, without any semicolon terminating the line. The correct format should be:

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By removing the semicolon after the annotation, you allow the Java compiler to recognize that @ SidedProxy is meant to modify the declaration of public static CommonProxy proxy;.

How to Fix the Error

To fix the Annotations are not allowed here error in your Minecraft Forge mod, follow these steps:

Locate the erroneous line: Open your main mod class file.

Remove the stray semicolon: Delete the semicolon immediately following the @ SidedProxy annotation.

Review the corrected code: Your corrected code should look like this:

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Recompile your code: Save your changes and recompile your mod to ensure everything functions correctly.

Conclusion

By understanding the fundamentals of annotation syntax in Java and carefully examining your code, you can quickly resolve common compilation errors like Annotations are not allowed here. Ensuring that annotations are correctly placed not only resolves errors but also helps in maintaining clean and readable code. Happy modding!