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Annotation Type Deprecated
@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
See  The Java™ Language Specification:
9.6.3.6 @Deprecated
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