dorkbox.messageBus.annotations.References Maven / Gradle / Ivy
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package dorkbox.messageBus.annotations;
/**
* @author bennidi
* Date: 3/29/13
* @author dorkbox, llc
* Date: 2/6/16
*/
public enum References {
/** This is the default */
Undefined,
/**
* Strong references are faster than weak, as there are no extra steps necessary (to clean up the data structures) during
* mesasge publication.
*/
Strong,
/**
* This is provided so memory management in containers (such as spring) is easier. This is slower access than Strong refs because of
* the additional checks for orphan/GC'd objects in the subscription lists during publication.
*/
Weak
}