ReplyTo.java

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package reactor.spring.context.annotation;

import java.lang.annotation.*;

/**
 * Indicate a method return is to be sent to the key referenced by the given expression.
 *
 * @author Jon Brisbin
 * @author Stephane Maldini
 */
@Target({ElementType.METHOD, ElementType.ANNOTATION_TYPE})
@Retention(RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME)
@Inherited
public @interface ReplyTo {

	/**
	 * An expression which evaluates to a key to which is sent the method return value.
	 * If empty, consumer will try to use {@link reactor.bus.Event#getReplyTo()} header.
	 *
	 * @return The expression.
	 */
	String value() default "";

}