| Package | Description | 
|---|---|
| java.lang.annotation | Provides library support for the Java programming language
 annotation facility. | 
| Modifier and Type | Method and Description | 
|---|---|
| static RetentionPolicy | RetentionPolicy. valueOf(String name)Returns the enum constant of this type with the specified name. | 
| static RetentionPolicy[] | RetentionPolicy. values()Returns an array containing the constants of this enum type, in
the order they are declared. | 
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