Package com.google.protobuf

Annotation Type ExperimentalApi

  • @Retention(SOURCE)
@Target({ANNOTATION_TYPE,CONSTRUCTOR,FIELD,METHOD,PACKAGE,TYPE})
@Documented
public @interface ExperimentalApi
    Indicates a public API that can change at any time, and has no guarantee of API stability and backward-compatibility.

    Usage guidelines:

    1. This annotation is used only on public API. Internal interfaces should not use it.
    2. This annotation should only be added to new APIs. Adding it to an existing API is considered API-breaking.
    3. Removing this annotation from an API gives it stable status.

    • Optional Element Summary

      Optional Elements 
      Modifier and Type Optional Element Description
      java.lang.String value
      Context information such as links to discussion thread, tracking issue etc.

    • Element Detail

      • value

        java.lang.String value
        Context information such as links to discussion thread, tracking issue etc.
        Default:
        ""