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*
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*/
package com.alee.api.merge;
/**
* This marker interface can be implemented by any objects that can be merged with each other.
*
* Easiest way to merge two object instances is to use {@link Merge} to perform merge operation.
* Result can vary a lot depending on object implementation and provided {@link Merge} settings.
*
* To customize the way object can be merged implement {@link MergeBehavior} directly instead of this interface.
* It will provide you with a method which could be invoked upon merge operation in case it is supported by specific {@link Merge} instance.
*
* @author Mikle Garin
* @see How to use Merge
* @see Merge
* @see MergeBehavior
*/
public interface Mergeable
{
/**
* This is a marker interface, it doesn't have any methods to implement.
*/
}