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  25 
  26 package jdk.jfr;
  27 
  28 import java.lang.annotation.ElementType;
  29 import java.lang.annotation.Inherited;
  30 import java.lang.annotation.Retention;
  31 import java.lang.annotation.RetentionPolicy;
  32 import java.lang.annotation.Target;
  33 
  34 /**
  35  * Annotation that specifies that an element is experimental and may change
  36  * without notice.
  37  * <p>
  38  * Clients that visualize Flight Recorder events should <em>not</em> show the
  39  * events or fields annotated with the {@code Experimental} annotation by
  40  * default. This annotation allows event producers the freedom to try out new
  41  * events without committing to them.
  42  * <p>
  43  * Clients may provide a check box (for example, in a preference page) where a
  44  * user can opt-in to display experimental data. If the user decide to do so,
  45  * the user interface should mark experimental events or fields so users can
  46  * distinguish them from non-experimental events.
  47  * <p>
  48  * This annotation is inherited.
  49  *
  50  * @since 8
  51  */
  52 @MetadataDefinition
  53 @Label("Experimental")
  54 @Description("Element is not to be shown to a user by default")
  55 @Inherited
  56 @Retention(RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME)
  57 @Target({ ElementType.FIELD, ElementType.TYPE })
  58 public @interface Experimental {
  59 }