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## Package org.springframework.stereotype

Annotations denoting the roles of types or methods in the overall architecture (at a conceptual, rather than implementation, level).

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Description

Annotation Types Summary
Component: Indicates that an annotated class is a "component".
Controller: Indicates that an annotated class is a "Controller" (e.g. a web controller).
Repository: Indicates that an annotated class is a "Repository" (or "DAO").
Service: Indicates that an annotated class is a "Service" (e.g. a business service facade).

## Package org.springframework.stereotype Description

Annotations denoting the roles of types or methods in the overall architecture (at a conceptual, rather than implementation, level).

Intended for use by tools and aspects (making an ideal target for pointcuts).

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