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package org.scijava;

import java.util.List;

/**
 * An object whose validity can be confirmed after initialization. If the object
 * is deemed invalid, a list of reasons for invalidity can be requested.
 * 
 * @author Curtis Rueden
 */
public interface Validated {

	/**
	 * Gets whether the object is completely valid (i.e., no problems during
	 * initialization).
	 */
	boolean isValid();

	/**
	 * Gets the list of problems encountered while initializing the object.
	 * 
	 * @return The list of problems, or a zero-length list in the case of
	 *         {@link #isValid()} returning true.
	 */
	List getProblems();

}