}
		epSlice.Annotations[annotation] = val
	}

	if sliceName == "" {
		epSlice.GenerateName = getEndpointSlicePrefix(endpoints.Name)
	} else {
		epSlice.Name = sliceName
	}

	return epSlice
}

// getEndpointSlicePrefix returns a suitable prefix for an EndpointSlice name.
func getEndpointSlicePrefix(serviceName string) string {
	// use the dash (if the name isn't too long) to make the name a bit prettier.