== Why is this an issue?

Deprecated method should be avoided, rather than overridden. Deprecation is a warning that the method has been superseded, and will eventually be removed. The deprecation period allows you to make a smooth transition away from the aging, soon-to-be-retired technology.


=== Noncompliant code example

[source,java]
----
class A {
  @Deprecated
  void foo(){}
}

class B extends A {
  @Override
  void foo(){  // Noncompliant
  }
}
----


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=== Message

"xxx" is deprecated.


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