org.osgi.annotation.bundle

Annotation Type Referenced

@Documented
 @Retention(value=CLASS)
 @Target(value={TYPE,PACKAGE})
public @interface Referenced

Mark types as referenced.

A reference can cause the package of a specified type to be imported if the bundle does not contain the package.

This annotation is not retained at runtime. It is for use by tools to generate bundle manifests.

Required Element Summary

Required Elements

Modifier and Type	Required Element and Description
java.lang.Class<?>[]	value A list of referenced classes.

Element Detail

value

public abstract java.lang.Class<?>[] value

A list of referenced classes.

Specifying a class in this annotation must be treated by tools as if the annotated type has a code reference to the class which may result in an import of the package of the class if the bundle does not contain that package.