public boolean anonymous(){
  return _parameterMetadata.contains(Metadata.ANONYMOUS);
}

public boolean anonymous ( ) { return _parameterMetadata . contains ( Metadata . ANONYMOUS ) ; }
indicates whether the parameter is anonymous or named . if the parameter is anonymous and it is not transient , then it ' s name is not put on the wire during the handshake . however , it ' s value is put on the wire .
