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package org.apache.openjpa.lib.conf;

/**
 * This interface provides a mechanism for notifying interested
 * objects when configuration events occur. It provides an object
 * with the opportunity to set itself up for configuration and to
 * perform any necessary post-configuration.
 *
 * @author Patrick Linskey
 */
public interface Configurable {

    /**
     * Invoked prior to setting bean properties.
     */
    public void setConfiguration(Configuration conf);

    /**
     * Invoked before bean property configuration is begun on this object.
     */
    public void startConfiguration();

    /**
     * Invoked upon completion of bean property configuration for this object.
     */
    public void endConfiguration();
}