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package quickfix;

/**
 * Used by a Session to send raw FIX message data and to disconnect a
 * connection. This interface is used by Acceptor or Initiator implementations.
 *
 * @see quickfix.Session
 * @see quickfix.Acceptor
 * @see quickfix.Initiator
 */
public interface Responder {

    /**
     * Send a raw FIX message
     *
     * @param data the raw FIX message data
     * @return true is successful, false if send operation failed
     */
    boolean send(String data);

    /**
     * Disconnect the underlying connection.
     */
    void disconnect();

    /**
     * Provides remote address of the session connection, if any.
     *
     * @return remote address (host:port) if connected, null if not.
     */
    String getRemoteAddress();
}