Since.java

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package org.teiid.designer.annotation;

import java.lang.annotation.Inherited;
import java.lang.annotation.Retention;
import java.lang.annotation.RetentionPolicy;
import org.teiid.designer.runtime.version.spi.TeiidServerVersion.Version;

/**
 * Used for decorating classes, fields and methods defining the
 * minimum teiid server version
 */
@Retention(value = RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME)
@Inherited
public @interface Since {

    /**
     * The minimum version of the Teiid Server that the class,
     * field or method is applicable for, eg. 7.7.0, 8.2.0. The value
     * is one of the values of the enum {@link Version}.
     *
     * The default minimum version is considered 
     * {@link Version#TEIID_7_7}
     */
    Version value() default Version.TEIID_7_7;
}