org.picketlink.annotations

Annotation Type PicketLink

@Qualifier
@Retention(value=RUNTIME)
@Target(value={TYPE,FIELD,METHOD,PARAMETER})
public @interface PicketLink

Qualifies a bean, injection or producer field as a PicketLink resource.

It is usually used to configure a specific behavior for the extensions points provided by PicketLink. You can use this annotation with types, field or methods. If used in a field or method this usually means you're producing or injecting a specific PicketLink enabled bean.

As an example, when using PicketLink IDM backed by a JPA identity store, you must produce a EntityManager using this annotation.

Another usage example is when providing a custom Authenticator.

Author:

Shane Bryzak