Annotation Type Holding


  • @Documented
    @Retention(RUNTIME)
    @Target({METHOD,CONSTRUCTOR})
    @PreconditionAnnotation(qualifier=LockHeld.class)
    public @interface Holding
    Indicates a method precondition: the specified expressions must be held when the annotated method is invoked.

    The argument is a string or set of strings that indicates the expression(s) that must be held, using the syntax of Java expressions described in the manual. The expressions evaluate to an intrinsic (built-in, synchronization) monitor, or an explicit Lock.

    See Also:
    GuardedBy
    See the Checker Framework Manual:
    Lock Checker, Example use of @Holding
    • Required Element Summary

      Required Elements 
      Modifier and Type Required Element Description
      java.lang.String[] value
      The Java expressions that need to be held.