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package org.apache.tiles.request.render;



/**
 * 
 * Factory interface used to create/retrieve instances of the
 * {@link AttributeRenderer} interface.
 * 
 *
 * 
 * This factory provides an extension point into the default tiles
 * implementation. Implementors wishing to provide per request initialization of
 * the AttributeRenderer (for instance) may provide a custom renderer.
 * 
 *
 * @version $Rev$ $Date$
 */
public interface RendererFactory {

    /**
     * Returns a renderer by its name.
     *
     * @param name The name of the renderer.
     * @return The renderer.
     */
    Renderer getRenderer(String name);
}