Annotation Interface Key


@Retention(RUNTIME) @Target({FIELD,METHOD}) public @interface Key

Sets the Key for type conversion.

Annotation usage:

The Key annotation must be applied at field or method level.

Annotation parameters:

Parameter Required Default Description
value no java.lang.Object.class The key property value.

Example code:

 
 // The key property for User objects within the users collection is the userName attribute.
 @Key( value = java.lang.Long.class )
 private Map<Long, User> userMap;
 
 
Author:
Rainer Hermanns
  • Optional Element Summary

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  • Element Details

    • value

      Class value
      Returns:
      The Key value. Defaults to java.lang.Object.class.
      Default:
      java.lang.Object.class