@Documented
@Retention(value=RUNTIME)
@Target(value={CONSTRUCTOR,FIELD,LOCAL_VARIABLE,METHOD,PACKAGE,PARAMETER,TYPE})
public @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. Compilers warn when a
deprecated program element is used or overridden in non-deprecated code.
- Since:
- 1.5
- Author:
- Neal Gafter