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| |
| package jdk.jfr; |
| |
| import java.lang.annotation.ElementType; |
| import java.lang.annotation.Inherited; |
| import java.lang.annotation.Retention; |
| import java.lang.annotation.RetentionPolicy; |
| import java.lang.annotation.Target; |
| |
| /** |
| * Annotation that specifies that an element is experimental and may change |
| * without notice. |
| * <p> |
| * Clients that visualize Flight Recorder events should <em>not</em> show the |
| * events or fields annotated with the {@code Experimental} annotation by |
| * default. This annotation allows event producers the freedom to try out new |
| * events without committing to them. |
| * <p> |
| * Clients may provide a check box (for example, in a preference page) where a |
| * user can opt-in to display experimental data. If the user decide to do so, |
| * the user interface should mark experimental events or fields so users can |
| * distinguish them from non-experimental events. |
| * <p> |
| * This annotation is inherited. |
| * |
| * @since 9 |
| */ |
| @MetadataDefinition |
| @Label("Experimental") |
| @Description("Element is not to be shown to a user by default") |
| @Inherited |
| @Retention(RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME) |
| @Target({ ElementType.FIELD, ElementType.TYPE }) |
| public @interface Experimental { |
| } |
