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package io.cucumber.core.backend;
import org.apiguardian.api.API;
import java.util.List;
@API(status = API.Status.STABLE)
public interface StepDefinition extends Located {
/**
* Invokes the step definition. The method should raise a Throwable if the
* invocation fails, which will cause the step to fail.
*
* @param args The arguments for the step
* @throws CucumberBackendException of a failure to invoke the step
* @throws CucumberInvocationTargetException in case of a failure in the
* step.
*/
void execute(Object[] args) throws CucumberBackendException, CucumberInvocationTargetException;
/**
* @return parameter information, may not return null
*/
List parameterInfos();
/**
* @return the pattern associated with this instance. Used for error
* reporting only.
*/
String getPattern();
}