Given the Core Data Services View Entity Data Definition, which annotation would provide a short description for developers?

The correct annotation that provides a short description for developers is the one associated with user-friendly text specifically meant for end-users, which is represented as @EndUserText.quickInfo. This annotation can be utilized to give concise and helpful information about an element that aids developers in understanding the context of what they're working on.

In the context of Core Data Services (CDS) views, using annotations effectively helps enhance the usability and clarity of the data models in SAP applications. The @EndUserText annotation family is specifically designed for this purpose, where "quickInfo" provides brief information that can be displayed as a tooltip or quick reference for developers when interacting with the entity.

The other annotations serve different functions. For example, @EndUser.Text.label is typically used for defining a label to be shown in user interfaces but is not necessarily aimed at providing a short description. The @UI attributes focus on the enhancements in the user interface, such as displaying a badge title or headers related to the UI experience, not necessarily a succinct description of the entity for developer use. Thus, the use of @EndUserText.quickInfo stands out as the most appropriate choice for providing a short description specifically tailored for developers.