Annotation Type AlsoLoad


  • @Retention(RUNTIME)
    @Target({FIELD,METHOD})
    public @interface AlsoLoad

    Annotation which helps migrate schemas by loading one of several possible properties in the document into fields or methods. This is typically used when a field is renamed, allowing the field to be populated by both its current name and any prior names.

    When placed on a field, the additional names (document field) will be checked when this field is loaded. If the document contains data for more than one of the names, an exception will be thrown.

    • Required Element Summary

      Required Elements 
      Modifier and Type Required Element Description
      String[] value  
    • Element Detail

      • value

        String[] value
        Returns:
        An array of alternative fields to load should the primary field name be missing in a document.