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package org.springframework.data.convert;
import static java.lang.annotation.ElementType.*;
import java.lang.annotation.Documented;
import java.lang.annotation.Retention;
import java.lang.annotation.RetentionPolicy;
import java.lang.annotation.Target;
import org.springframework.data.convert.PropertyValueConverter.ObjectToObjectPropertyValueConverter;
/**
* Annotation to define usage of a {@link PropertyValueConverter} to read/write the property.
* Can be used as meta annotation utilizing {@link org.springframework.core.annotation.AliasFor}.
*
* The target {@link PropertyValueConverter} is typically provided via a {@link PropertyValueConverterFactory converter
* factory}.
*
* Consult the store-specific documentation for details and support notes.
*
* @author Christoph Strobl
* @since 2.7
* @see PropertyValueConverter
* @see PropertyValueConverterFactory
*/
@Target({ FIELD, ANNOTATION_TYPE })
@Documented
@Retention(RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME)
public @interface ValueConverter {
/**
* The {@link PropertyValueConverter} type handling the value conversion of the annotated property.
*
* @return the configured {@link PropertyValueConverter}. {@link ObjectToObjectPropertyValueConverter} by default.
*/
Class value() default ObjectToObjectPropertyValueConverter.class;
}