src/main/java/net/floodlightcontroller/core/annotations/LogMessageDoc.java

/**
*    Copyright 2012, Big Switch Networks, Inc. 
*    Originally created by David Erickson, Stanford University
* 
*    Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may
*    not use this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain
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*         http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
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**/

package net.floodlightcontroller.core.annotations;

import java.lang.annotation.ElementType;
import java.lang.annotation.Target;

/**
 * Annotation used to document log messages.  This can be used to generate
 * documentation on syslog output.
 * @author readams
 */
@Target({ElementType.TYPE, ElementType.METHOD})
public @interface LogMessageDoc {
    public static final String NO_ACTION = "No action is required.";
    public static final String UNKNOWN_ERROR = "An unknown error occured";
    public static final String GENERIC_ACTION = 
            "Examine the returned error or exception and take " +
            "appropriate action.";
    public static final String CHECK_SWITCH = 
            "Check the health of the indicated switch.  " + 
            "Test and troubleshoot IP connectivity.";
    public static final String CHECK_CONTROLLER = 
            "Verify controller system health, CPU usage, and memory.  " + 
            "Rebooting the controller node may help if the controller " +
            "node is in a distressed state.";
    public static final String REPORT_CONTROLLER_BUG =
            "This is likely a defect in the controller.  Please report this " +
            "issue.  Restarting the controller or switch may help to " +
            "alleviate.";
    public static final String REPORT_SWITCH_BUG =
            "This is likely a defect in the switch.  Please report this " +
            "issue.  Restarting the controller or switch may help to " +
            "alleviate.";

    /**
     * The log level for the log message
     * @return the log level as a tring
     */
    String level() default "INFO";
    /**
     * The message that will be printed
     * @return the message
     */
    String message() default UNKNOWN_ERROR;
    /**
     * An explanation of the meaning of the log message
     * @return the explanation
     */
    String explanation() default UNKNOWN_ERROR;
    /**
     * The recommendated action associated with the log message
     * @return the recommendation
     */
    String recommendation() default NO_ACTION;
}