# What does this mean?

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-does-this-mean/226463>\
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**Created:** [May 21, 2007, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-does-this-mean/226463 "2007-05-21T16:56:05Z")\
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**Author:** ![wo1olf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/278dde/32.png) [@wo1olf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/wo1olf)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2007, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/what-does-this-mean/226463/1 "2007-05-21T16:56:05Z")

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when i compile and run my file ( in java), i get this message in command prompt  
"Note : DigitalClock.java uses or overrides a deprecated API.  
Note: Recompile with -Xlint:deprecation for detail. "  
what does it mean and how can i correct it?