getClass().getResource(...).openConnection().getURL() returns a URL which is recognized by the browser and can be used to load resources with XHR or <img src='...'>. When no longer needed, convert connection to Closeable and use connection.close().
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28 import java.lang.annotation.*;
29 import static java.lang.annotation.ElementType.*;
32 * A program element annotated @Deprecated is one that programmers
33 * are discouraged from using, typically because it is dangerous,
34 * or because a better alternative exists. Compilers warn when a
35 * deprecated program element is used or overridden in non-deprecated code.
41 @Retention(RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME)
42 @Target(value={CONSTRUCTOR, FIELD, LOCAL_VARIABLE, METHOD, PACKAGE, PARAMETER, TYPE})
43 public @interface Deprecated {