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package com.sun.tracing.dtrace;

Enumeration for the DTrace stability levels.
See Also:
Since:1.7
/** * Enumeration for the DTrace stability levels. * * @see <a href="http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/817-6223/6mlkidlnp?a=view">Solaris Dynamic Tracing Guide, Chapter 39: Stability</a> * @since 1.7 */
public enum StabilityLevel {
The interface is private to DTrace and represents an implementation detail of DTrace.
/** * The interface is private to DTrace and represents an implementation * detail of DTrace. */
INTERNAL (0),
The interface is private to Sun for use by other Sun products. It is not yet publicly documented for use by customers and ISVs.
/** * The interface is private to Sun for use by other Sun products. It is * not yet publicly documented for use by customers and ISVs. */
PRIVATE (1),
The interface is supported in the current release but is scheduled to be removed, most likely in a future minor release.
/** * The interface is supported in the current release but is scheduled * to be removed, most likely in a future minor release. */
OBSOLETE (2),
The interface is controlled by an entity other than Sun.
/** * The interface is controlled by an entity other than Sun. */
EXTERNAL (3),
The interface gives developers early access to new or rapidly changing technology or to an implementation artifact that is essential for observing or debugging system behavior. A more stable solution is anticipated in the future.
/** * The interface gives developers early access to new or * rapidly changing technology or to an implementation artifact that is * essential for observing or debugging system behavior. A more * stable solution is anticipated in the future. */
UNSTABLE (4),
The interface might eventually become Standard or Stable but is still in transition.
/** * The interface might eventually become Standard or Stable but is * still in transition. */
EVOLVING (5),
The interface is a mature interface under Sun's control.
/** * The interface is a mature interface under Sun's control. */
STABLE (6),
The interface complies with an industry standard.
/** * The interface complies with an industry standard. */
STANDARD (7); String toDisplayString() { return toString().substring(0,1) + toString().substring(1).toLowerCase(); } public int getEncoding() { return encoding; } private int encoding; private StabilityLevel(int encoding) { this.encoding = encoding; } }