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package com.google.protobuf;
import java.lang.annotation.Documented;
import java.lang.annotation.ElementType;
import java.lang.annotation.Retention;
import java.lang.annotation.RetentionPolicy;
import java.lang.annotation.Target;
/**
* Indicates a public API that can change at any time, and has no guarantee of API stability and
* backward-compatibility.
*
* Usage guidelines:
*
*
* - This annotation is used only on public API. Internal interfaces should not use it.
*
- This annotation should only be added to new APIs. Adding it to an existing API is
* considered API-breaking.
*
- Removing this annotation from an API gives it stable status.
*
*/
@Retention(RetentionPolicy.SOURCE)
@Target({
ElementType.ANNOTATION_TYPE,
ElementType.CONSTRUCTOR,
ElementType.FIELD,
ElementType.METHOD,
ElementType.PACKAGE,
ElementType.TYPE
})
@Documented
public @interface ExperimentalApi {
/** Context information such as links to discussion thread, tracking issue etc. */
String value() default "";
}