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| */ |
| package org.apache.myfaces.extensions.validator.internal; |
| |
| import static java.lang.annotation.ElementType.FIELD; |
| import static java.lang.annotation.ElementType.METHOD; |
| import static java.lang.annotation.ElementType.TYPE; |
| import java.lang.annotation.Target; |
| |
| /** |
| * it's an internal annotation to provide some information |
| * <p/> |
| * e.g.: some mechanisms aren't deprecated |
| * they are e.g. fallbacks, alternatives,... |
| * in order to avoid the deprecated annotation it's possible to use this one. |
| * you can tell other developers: |
| * this artifact isn't used for the desired approach, however, it's still essential to have it as ... |
| * <p/> |
| * idea: unify small parts of information which are frequently used |
| * |
| * @author Gerhard Petracek |
| * @since 1.x.1 |
| */ |
| @Target({TYPE, METHOD, FIELD}) |
| public @interface UsageInformation |
| { |
| UsageCategory[] value(); |
| } |
