net.openhft.chronicle.core.annotation

Annotation Type Positive

@Retention(value=CLASS)
 @Target(value={METHOD,FIELD,PARAMETER,LOCAL_VARIABLE,TYPE_USE})
public @interface Positive

@Positive states that the annotated value must be greater than zero. It helps library maintainers and tools document numeric expectations.

Retention and effect: Persisted in the class file with no direct runtime effect unless Chronicle tooling interprets it.

 @Positive long count; 

Sign-related annotations

Annotation	Constraint
Negative	val < 0
NonPositive	val <= 0
NonNegative	val >= 0
@Positive	val > 0

 void increment(@Positive int delta) {
     assert delta > 0;
 }
 

These annotations are advisory and may be enforced with ChronicleAssertions or Java assert.

See Also:

Negative, NonNegative, NonPositive, Range

Optional Element Summary

Optional Elements

Modifier and Type	Optional Element and Description
String	value Specifies an optional comment to provide additional context or rationale for why the annotated element must have a positive value.

Element Detail

value

public abstract String value

Specifies an optional comment to provide additional context or rationale for why the annotated element must have a positive value.

Returns:

the comment explaining why this constraint is necessary

Default:

""