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  1. JDK
  2. JDK-6908218

java.lang.Deprecated should have explicit @Target meta-annotation

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    • Bug
    • Status: Resolved
    • P4
    • Resolution: Fixed
    • 7
    • 7
    • core-libs
    • None
    • b81
    • generic
    • generic

    Description

      The annotation type java.lang.Deprecated does not have an explicit @Target meta-annotation; therefore, in can be applied in all possible locations even though it is not meaningful in some of those locations. As part of JSR 308, new locations were added and thereby Deprecated can now appear in still more locations without defined meaning.
      See also discussion in thread
      http://mail.openjdk.java.net/pipermail/core-libs-dev/2010-January/thread.html#3489
      See
      http://hg.openjdk.java.net/jdk7/tl/jdk/rev/fa0cb25202d8

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          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JDK-7015156 Remove JSR 308 changes from core libraries

          • P3 - Major loss of function.
          • Closed

          Enhancement - null JDK-8068626 Add javac lint warning when the @Deprecated annotation is used where it is a no-op

          • P4 - Minor loss of function, or other problem where easy workaround is present.
          • Closed

          Enhancement - null JDK-6843077 JSR 308: Annotations on types

          • P3 - Major loss of function.
          • Closed

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