Deprecated (Java Platform SE 8 )
Keywords: java.lang.Deprecated class
Date: 2026-04-17

java.lang

## Annotation Type Deprecated

-     @Documented
       @Retention(value=RUNTIME)
       @Target(value={CONSTRUCTOR,FIELD,LOCAL_VARIABLE,METHOD,PACKAGE,PARAMETER,TYPE})
      public @interface Deprecated

  A program element annotated @Deprecated is one that programmers are discouraged from using, typically because it is dangerous, or because a better alternative exists. Compilers warn when a deprecated program element is used or overridden in non-deprecated code.
  Since:
    1.5
  See The Java™ Language Specification:
    9.6.3.6 @Deprecated

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