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 *
 * Contributors:
 *   VMware Inc. - initial contribution
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package org.eclipse.virgo.nano.serviceability;

import java.lang.annotation.Documented;
import java.lang.annotation.ElementType;
import java.lang.annotation.Retention;
import java.lang.annotation.RetentionPolicy;
import java.lang.annotation.Target;

/**
 * NonNull is an annotation to automate the insert of a non-null assertion check on a method parameter. The method
 * taking the annotated parameter(s) is advised by an aspect to inject the assertion check.
 * <p />
 * 
 * <strong>Concurrent Semantics</strong><br />
 * 
 * This annotation is thread safe.
 * 
 */
@Retention(RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME)
@Target(ElementType.PARAMETER)
@Documented()
public @interface NonNull {

}