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package org.unitils.spring.annotation;
import static java.lang.annotation.ElementType.FIELD;
import static java.lang.annotation.ElementType.METHOD;
import java.lang.annotation.Retention;
import static java.lang.annotation.RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME;
import java.lang.annotation.Target;
/**
* This annotation can be used on fields or setter methods, in order to inject a bean
* from a spring <code>ApplicationContext</code>. Unitils looks for a bean assignable the annotated field
* or setter method. If multiple beans are assignable, the most specific one is chosen. If none can be found that's
* more specific than all others, an exception is thrown. An <code>ApplicationContext</code> has to be configured
* for this test using the {@link SpringApplicationContext} annotation.
*
* @author Filip Neven
* @author Tim Ducheyne
*/
@Target({FIELD, METHOD})
@Retention(RUNTIME)
public @interface SpringBeanByType {
}