Class MapLikeType

  • All Implemented Interfaces:
    JsonSerializable, java.io.Serializable, java.lang.reflect.Type
    Direct Known Subclasses:
    MapType

    public class MapLikeType
    extends TypeBase
    Type that represents Map-like types; things that consist of key/value pairs but that do not necessarily implement Map, but that do not have enough introspection functionality to allow for some level of generic handling. This specifically allows framework to check for configuration and annotation settings used for Map types, and pass these to custom handlers that may be more familiar with actual type.
    See Also:
    Serialized Form
    • Method Detail

      • upgradeFrom

        public static MapLikeType upgradeFrom​(JavaType baseType,
                                              JavaType keyT,
                                              JavaType valueT)
        Factory method that can be used to "upgrade" a basic type into collection-like one; usually done via TypeModifier
        Since:
        2.7
      • construct

        @Deprecated
        public static MapLikeType construct​(java.lang.Class<?> rawType,
                                            JavaType keyT,
                                            JavaType valueT)
        Deprecated.
      • withContentType

        public JavaType withContentType​(JavaType contentType)
        Description copied from class: JavaType
        Mutant factory method that may be called on structured types that have a so-called content type (element of arrays, value type of Maps, referenced type of referential types), and will construct a new instance that is identical to this instance, except that it has specified content type, instead of current one. If content type is already set to given type, this is returned. If type does not have a content type (which is the case with SimpleType), IllegalArgumentException will be thrown.
        Specified by:
        withContentType in class JavaType
        Returns:
        Newly created type instance
      • withTypeHandler

        public MapLikeType withTypeHandler​(java.lang.Object h)
        Description copied from class: JavaType
        Internal method that should not be used by any code outside of jackson-databind: only used internally by databind. May be removed from Jackson 3.0.

        This mutant factory method will construct a new instance that is identical to this instance, except that it will have specified type handler assigned.

        Specified by:
        withTypeHandler in class JavaType
        Parameters:
        h - Handler to pass to new instance created
        Returns:
        Newly created type instance with same type information, specified handler
      • withContentTypeHandler

        public MapLikeType withContentTypeHandler​(java.lang.Object h)
        Description copied from class: JavaType
        Internal method that should not be used by any code outside of jackson-databind: only used internally by databind. May be removed from Jackson 3.0.

        This mutant factory method will construct a new instance that is identical to this instance, except that it will have specified content type (element type for arrays, value type for Maps and so forth) handler assigned.

        Specified by:
        withContentTypeHandler in class JavaType
        Parameters:
        h - Handler to pass to new instance created
        Returns:
        Newly created type instance with same type information, specified handler
      • withValueHandler

        public MapLikeType withValueHandler​(java.lang.Object h)
        Description copied from class: JavaType
        Internal method that should not be used by any code outside of jackson-databind: only used internally by databind. May be removed from Jackson 3.0.

        This mutant factory method will construct a new instance that is identical to this instance, except that it will have specified value handler assigned.

        Specified by:
        withValueHandler in class JavaType
        Parameters:
        h - Handler to pass to new instance created
        Returns:
        Newly created type instance with same type information, specified handler
      • withContentValueHandler

        public MapLikeType withContentValueHandler​(java.lang.Object h)
        Description copied from class: JavaType
        Internal method that should not be used by any code outside of jackson-databind: only used internally by databind. May be removed from Jackson 3.0.

        Mutant factory method that will construct a new instance that is identical to this instance, except that it will have specified content value handler assigned.

        Specified by:
        withContentValueHandler in class JavaType
        Parameters:
        h - Handler to pass to new instance created
        Returns:
        Newly created type instance with same type information, specified handler
      • withHandlersFrom

        public JavaType withHandlersFrom​(JavaType src)
        Description copied from class: JavaType
        Internal method that should not be used by any code outside of jackson-databind: only used internally by databind. May be removed from Jackson 3.0.

        Mutant factory method that will try to copy handlers that the specified source type instance had, if any; this must be done recursively where necessary (as content types may be structured).

        Overrides:
        withHandlersFrom in class JavaType
      • withStaticTyping

        public MapLikeType withStaticTyping()
        Description copied from class: JavaType
        Method that can be called to get a type instance that indicates that values of the type should be handled using "static typing" for purposes of serialization (as opposed to "dynamic" aka runtime typing): meaning that no runtime information is needed for determining serializers to use. The main use case is to allow forcing of specific root value serialization type, and specifically in resolving serializers for contained types (element types for arrays, Collections and Maps).
        Specified by:
        withStaticTyping in class JavaType
      • refine

        public JavaType refine​(java.lang.Class<?> rawType,
                               TypeBindings bindings,
                               JavaType superClass,
                               JavaType[] superInterfaces)
        Description copied from class: JavaType
        Mutant factory method that will try to create and return a sub-type instance for known parameterized types; for other types will return `null` to indicate that no just refinement makes necessary sense, without trying to detect special status through implemented interfaces.
        Specified by:
        refine in class JavaType
      • isContainerType

        public boolean isContainerType()
        Specified by:
        isContainerType in class JavaType
        Returns:
        True if type represented is a container type; this includes array, Map and Collection types.
      • isMapLikeType

        public boolean isMapLikeType()
        Overrides:
        isMapLikeType in class JavaType
        Returns:
        True if type is either true Map type, or something similar (meaning it has at least two type parameter; first one describing key type, second value type)
      • getKeyType

        public JavaType getKeyType()
        Description copied from class: ResolvedType
        Method for accessing key type for this type, assuming type has such a concept (only Map types do)
        Overrides:
        getKeyType in class JavaType
        Returns:
        Key type of this type, if any; null if none
      • getContentType

        public JavaType getContentType()
        Description copied from class: ResolvedType
        Method for accessing content type of this type, if type has such a thing: simple types do not, structured types do (like arrays, Collections and Maps)
        Overrides:
        getContentType in class JavaType
        Returns:
        Content type of this type, if any; null if none
      • getContentValueHandler

        public java.lang.Object getContentValueHandler()
        Description copied from class: JavaType
        Internal accessor that should not be used by any code outside of jackson-databind: only used internally by databind. May be removed from Jackson 3.0.
        Overrides:
        getContentValueHandler in class JavaType
        Returns:
        Content value handler associated with this type, if any.
      • getContentTypeHandler

        public java.lang.Object getContentTypeHandler()
        Description copied from class: JavaType
        Internal accessor that should not be used by any code outside of jackson-databind: only used internally by databind. May be removed from Jackson 3.0.
        Overrides:
        getContentTypeHandler in class JavaType
        Returns:
        Content type handler associated with this type, if any.
      • getErasedSignature

        public java.lang.StringBuilder getErasedSignature​(java.lang.StringBuilder sb)
        Description copied from class: JavaType
        Method for accessing signature without generic type information, in form compatible with all versions of JVM, and specifically used for type descriptions when generating byte code.
        Specified by:
        getErasedSignature in class TypeBase
        Parameters:
        sb - StringBuilder to append signature to
        Returns:
        StringBuilder that was passed in; returned to allow call chaining
      • getGenericSignature

        public java.lang.StringBuilder getGenericSignature​(java.lang.StringBuilder sb)
        Specified by:
        getGenericSignature in class TypeBase
        Parameters:
        sb - StringBuilder to append signature to
        Returns:
        StringBuilder that was passed in; returned to allow call chaining
      • withKeyTypeHandler

        public MapLikeType withKeyTypeHandler​(java.lang.Object h)
      • withKeyValueHandler

        public MapLikeType withKeyValueHandler​(java.lang.Object h)
      • isTrueMapType

        @Deprecated
        public boolean isTrueMapType()
        Deprecated.
        Since 2.12 just use instanceof
        Method that can be used for checking whether this type is a "real" Collection type; meaning whether it represents a parameterized subtype of Collection or just something that acts like one.
      • toString

        public java.lang.String toString()
        Specified by:
        toString in class JavaType
      • equals

        public boolean equals​(java.lang.Object o)
        Specified by:
        equals in class JavaType