JavaTM 2 Platform
Standard Ed. 5.0

Uses of Class
java.lang.annotation.Retention

Packages that use Retention
java.lang Provides classes that are fundamental to the design of the Java programming language. 
java.lang.annotation Provides library support for the Java programming language annotation facility. 
 

Uses of Retention in java.lang
 

Classes in java.lang with annotations of type Retention
 interface Deprecated
          A program element annotated @Deprecated is one that programmers are discouraged from using, typically because it is dangerous, or because a better alternative exists.
 interface Override
          Indicates that a method declaration is intended to override a method declaration in a superclass.
 interface SuppressWarnings
          Indicates that the named compiler warnings should be suppressed in the annotated element (and in all program elements contained in the annotated element).
 

Uses of Retention in java.lang.annotation
 

Classes in java.lang.annotation with annotations of type Retention
 interface Documented
          Indicates that annotations with a type are to be documented by javadoc and similar tools by default.
 interface Inherited
          Indicates that an annotation type is automatically inherited.
 interface Retention
          Indicates how long annotations with the annotated type are to be retained.
 interface Target
          Indicates the kinds of program element to which an annotation type is applicable.
 


JavaTM 2 Platform
Standard Ed. 5.0

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