org.javalid.annotations.validation
Annotation Type RegularExpression

@Target(value={METHOD,FIELD})
@Retention(value=RUNTIME)
@Documented
public @interface RegularExpression

Checks if annotated method returns a value conform a regular expression. For syntax use check out: java.util.regex.Pattern Can be annotated on methods returning String or StringBuffer.

Since:

1.0

Version:

1.0

Author:

M.Reuvers

Required Element Summary

java.lang.String

pattern The pattern the annotated method's value must adhere to.

Optional Element Summary

java.lang.String[]	applyToGroups Specify for which groups this annotation must be applied.
java.lang.String	customCode Optional custom code (property from a properties file).
boolean	globalMessage If this annotation's message must be added as global message instead of real validation path.

Element Detail

pattern

public abstract java.lang.String pattern

The pattern the annotated method's value must adhere to. Use a regular expression pattern conform: java.util.regex.Pattern

Remember the annotation can be applied to java.lang.String and java.lang.StringBuffer.

Defaults to nothing.

customCode

public abstract java.lang.String customCode

Optional custom code (property from a properties file). If set, this one is used instead of the default one specified in MessageCodes for annotated method.

This way you can override the default message if needed.

Default:

""

applyToGroups

public abstract java.lang.String[] applyToGroups

Specify for which groups this annotation must be applied. By default if you annotate without this variable, the annotation is applied for any group on that method (which is what you usually want). However by specifying the exact groups you can turn on/off a validation on a method depending on the group you validate. Defaults to JvGroup.GROUP_APPLY_ALL

Default:

"_all_"

globalMessage

public abstract boolean globalMessage

If this annotation's message must be added as global message instead of real validation path. Defaults to false (thus will be added with validation path if invalid).

Default:

false