Java 9 Enhances @Deprecated Annotation: Introducing forRemoval and Improved Guidance
@Deprecated annotation was introduced in java 5 version. A program element annotated with @Deprecated means it should not be used for any of the following reasons −
- Its usage may leads to errors.
- It may be incompatible in future version.
- It may be removed in future version.
- A better and efficient alternative has superseeded it.
Compiler generates warnings whenever a deprecated element is used. With Java 9, two new enhancements are made to @Deprecated annotation.
forRemoval − Indicates whether the annotated element is subject to removal in a future version. The default value is false.
since − Returns the version in which the annotated element became deprecated. The default value is the empty string.
Deprecated with since
Following example of Boolean class javadoc on Java 9 illustrate the use of since attribute on @Deprecated annotation.
Boolean Class
Deprecated with forRemoval
Following example of System class javadoc on Java 9 illustrate the use of forRemoval attribute on @Deprecated annotation.
System Class
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