org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation

Annotation Type Value

@Target(value={FIELD,METHOD,PARAMETER,ANNOTATION_TYPE})
 @Retention(value=RUNTIME)
 @Documented
public @interface Value

Annotation at the field or method/constructor parameter level that indicates a default value expression for the affected argument.

Typically used for expression-driven dependency injection. Also supported for dynamic resolution of handler method parameters, e.g. in Spring MVC.

A common use case is to assign default field values using "#{systemProperties.myProp}" style expressions.

Note that actual processing of the @Value annotation is performed by a BeanPostProcessor which in turn means that you cannot use @Value within BeanPostProcessor or BeanFactoryPostProcessor types. Please consult the javadoc for the AutowiredAnnotationBeanPostProcessor class (which, by default, checks for the presence of this annotation).

Since:

3.0

Author:

Juergen Hoeller

See Also:

AutowiredAnnotationBeanPostProcessor, Autowired, BeanExpressionResolver, AutowireCandidateResolver.getSuggestedValue(org.springframework.beans.factory.config.DependencyDescriptor)

Required Element Summary

Required Elements

Modifier and Type	Required Element and Description
java.lang.String	value The actual value expression: e.g.

Element Detail

value

public abstract java.lang.String value

The actual value expression: e.g. "#{systemProperties.myProp}".