src/main/java/javax/annotation/Priority.java

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//
// This source code implements specifications defined by the Java
// Community Process. In order to remain compliant with the specification
// DO NOT add / change / or delete method signatures!
//
package javax.annotation;

import java.lang.annotation.Documented;
import java.lang.annotation.ElementType;
import java.lang.annotation.Retention;
import java.lang.annotation.RetentionPolicy;
import java.lang.annotation.Target;

/**
 * Annotation to declare a priority for a class.
 * This is used by other specs, e.g. CDI where it is used
 * to define the priority of Interceptors and Decorators.
 *
 * @since 1.2
 */
@Target({ElementType.TYPE, ElementType.PARAMETER})
@Retention(RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME)
@Documented
public @interface Priority {

    /**
     * The priority value.
     * The higher the value, the more important the annotated class is.
     */
    int value();
}