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+package com.google.protobuf;
+
+import java.lang.annotation.Documented;
+import java.lang.annotation.ElementType;
+import java.lang.annotation.Retention;
+import java.lang.annotation.RetentionPolicy;
+import java.lang.annotation.Target;
+
+/**
+ * Indicates a public API that can change at any time, and has no guarantee of API stability and
+ * backward-compatibility.
+ *
+ * <p>Usage guidelines:
+ * <ol>
+ * <li>This annotation is used only on public API. Internal interfaces should not use it.</li>
+ * <li>This annotation should only be added to new APIs. Adding it to an existing API is
+ * considered API-breaking.</li>
+ * <li>Removing this annotation from an API gives it stable status.</li>
+ * </ol>
+ */
+@Retention(RetentionPolicy.SOURCE)
+@Target({
+    ElementType.ANNOTATION_TYPE,
+    ElementType.CONSTRUCTOR,
+    ElementType.FIELD,
+    ElementType.METHOD,
+    ElementType.PACKAGE,
+    ElementType.TYPE})
+@Documented
+public @interface ExperimentalApi {
+  /**
+   * Context information such as links to discussion thread, tracking issue etc.
+   */
+  String value() default "";
+}
+