Annotation Type Alpha

@Documented
@Inherited
@Target({TYPE,FIELD,METHOD,PARAMETER,CONSTRUCTOR,ANNOTATION_TYPE})
public @interface Alpha

Signifies that a public API (public class, method or field) is subject to incompatible changes, or even removal, in a future release. An API bearing this annotation is exempt from any compatibility guarantees made by its containing library.

Alpha APIs are intended as early preview of features that might eventually get promoted. No warranty express or implied ☺.