Package org.springframework.stereotype

Annotations denoting the roles of types or methods in the overall architecture (at a conceptual, rather than implementation, level).

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Annotation Types Summary

Repository

Indicates that an annotated class is a "Repository" (or "DAO").

Package org.springframework.stereotype Description

Annotations denoting the roles of types or methods in the overall architecture (at a conceptual, rather than implementation, level).

Intended for use by tools and aspects (making an ideal target for pointcuts).