As addition to other solutions, @JsonProperty annotation is really critical if you use the @JsonCreator annotation in lessons which do not need a no-arg constructor. @Kent points out that Properties are not needed to encapsulate fields, they could do a calculation on other fields, or provide other reasons. Illustrations are https://www.tumblr.com/maxestatesgurgaon/779227480350474241/trump-towers-2-pinnacle-of-gurgaon-luxury?source=share