java.lang.annotation

Annotation Type Retention

@Documented
@Retention(value=RUNTIME)
@Target(value=ANNOTATION_TYPE)
public @interface Retention

This annotation is used to specify the desired lifetime of another annotation.

Since:

1.5

See Also:

RetentionPolicy

Required Element Summary

Required Elements

Modifier and Type	Required Element and Description
RetentionPolicy	value The value holds the lifetime of the annotation.

Element Detail

value

public abstract RetentionPolicy value

The value holds the lifetime of the annotation.