CacheRetention.java
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package org.apache.maven.api.cache;
import org.apache.maven.api.annotations.Experimental;
/**
* Enumeration defining different retention periods for cached data.
* Each value represents a specific scope and lifetime for cached items.
*
* @since 4.0.0
*/
@Experimental
public enum CacheRetention {
/**
* Data should be persisted across Maven invocations.
* Suitable for:
* - Dependency resolution results
* - Compilation outputs
* - Downloaded artifacts
*/
PERSISTENT,
/**
* Data should be retained for the duration of the current Maven session.
* Suitable for:
* - Build-wide configuration
* - Project model caching
* - Inter-module metadata
*/
SESSION_SCOPED,
/**
* Data should only be retained for the current build request.
* Suitable for:
* - Plugin execution results
* - Temporary build artifacts
* - Phase-specific data
*/
REQUEST_SCOPED,
/**
* Caching should be disabled for this data.
* Suitable for:
* - Sensitive information
* - Non-deterministic operations
* - Debug or development data
*/
DISABLED
}