# Package org.springframework.core.annotation

Core support package for Java 5 annotations.

See: Description

- Class Summary
  Class | Description
  --- | ---
  AnnotationAttributes | `LinkedHashMap` subclass representing annotation attribute key/value pairs as read by Spring's reflection- or ASM-based `AnnotationMetadata` implementations.
  AnnotationAwareOrderComparator | `Comparator` implementation that checks `Ordered` as well as the `Order` annotation, with an order value provided by an `Ordered` instance overriding a statically defined annotation value (if any).
  AnnotationUtils | General utility methods for working with annotations, handling bridge methods (which the compiler generates for generic declarations) as well as super methods (for optional "annotation inheritance").

- Annotation Types Summary
  Annotation Type | Description
  --- | ---
  Order | Annotation that defines ordering.

## Package org.springframework.core.annotation Description

Core support package for Java 5 annotations.