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package org.sdmxsource.sdmx.api.model.beans.base;

import java.util.List;


/**
 * Nameable beans carry a mandatory name and an optional description, Nameable beans are also Identifiable
 *
 * @author Matt Nelson
 */
public interface NameableBean extends IdentifiableBean {

    /**
     * Returns a list of names for this component - will return an empty list if no Names exist.
     *
     * NOTE: The list is a copy so modifying the returned list will not
     * be reflected in the IdentifiableBean instance
     *
     * @return first locale value it finds or null if there are none
     */
    List getNames();

    /**
     * Returns the name in the default locale
     *
     * @return name name
     */
    String getName();

    /**
     * Returns a list of descriptions for this component
     *
     * NOTE: The list is a copy so modifying the returned list will not
     * be reflected in the IdentifiableBean instance
     *
     * @return descriptions descriptions
     */
    List getDescriptions();

    /**
     * Returns the description in the default locale
     *
     * @return first locale value it finds or null if there are none
     */
    String getDescription();


}