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package org.apache.cxf.endpoint;

import org.apache.cxf.message.Exchange;
import org.apache.cxf.message.Message;
import org.apache.cxf.transport.Conduit;


/**
 * Strategy for retrieving a Conduit to mediate an outbound message.
 * A specific instance implementing a particular strategy may be injected
 * into the Client via config.
 */
public interface ConduitSelector {
        
    /**
     * Called prior to the interceptor chain being traversed.
     * This is the point at which an eager strategy would retrieve
     * a Conduit.
     * 
     * @param message the current Message
     */
    void prepare(Message message);

    /**
     * Called when a Conduit is actually required.
     * This is the point at which a lazy strategy would retrieve
     * a Conduit.
     * 
     * @param message
     * @return the Conduit to use for mediation of the message
     */
    Conduit selectConduit(Message message);
    
    /**
     * Called on completion of the MEP for which the Conduit was required.
     * This is the point at which a one-shot strategy would dispose of
     * the Conduit.
     * 
     * @param exchange represents the completed MEP
     */
    void complete(Exchange exchange);

    /**
     * @return the encapsulated Endpoint
     */
    Endpoint getEndpoint();

    /**
     * @param endpoint the Endpoint to encapsulate
     */
    void setEndpoint(Endpoint endpoint);
}