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package org.netbeans.spi.sendopts;

import java.lang.annotation.ElementType;
import java.lang.annotation.Retention;
import java.lang.annotation.RetentionPolicy;
import java.lang.annotation.Target;

/** Adds human readable description to {@code @}{@link Arg} annotation.
 * Can be attached to public non-static fields that are also annotated 
 * by {@code @}{@link Arg}.
 *
 * @author Jaroslav Tulach <[email protected]>
 * @since 2.20
 */
@Target({ElementType.FIELD})
@Retention(RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME)
public @interface Description {
    /** 
     * Specific display name for the option. If not specified, it is inferred
     * from the name of the option and the type of its parameters. Specify 
     * with using of {@link org.openide.util.NbBundle.Messages}. 
     * @return specific display name
     */
    String displayName() default "";
    /** Explanation of the purpose of the option.
     * Specify by using {@link org.openide.util.NbBundle.Messages}. 
     * @return explanation of the purpose of the option
     */
    String shortDescription();
}