java.lang.annotation
Annotation Type Retention
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@Documented @Retention(value=RUNTIME) @Target(value=ANNOTATION_TYPE) public @interface Retention
Indicates how long annotations with the annotated type are to be retained. If no Retention annotation is present on an annotation type declaration, the retention policy defaults toRetentionPolicy.CLASS.A Retention meta-annotation has effect only if the meta-annotated type is used directly for annotation. It has no effect if the meta-annotated type is used as a member type in another annotation type.
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- 1.5
- See The Java™ Language Specification:
- 9.6.3.2 @Retention
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Required Element Summary
Required Elements Modifier and Type Required Element and Description RetentionPolicyvalueReturns the retention policy.
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Element Detail
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public abstract RetentionPolicy value
Returns the retention policy.- Returns:
- the retention policy
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