de.schlichtherle.truezip.util

Interface Link<T>

Type Parameters:

T - The type of the target.

public interface Link<T>

A link has a nullable target property. This interface is useful if a class is decorating or adapting another class and access to the decorated or adapted object should be provided as part of the public API of the decorating or adapting class.

Author:

Christian Schlichtherle

Nested Class Summary

Nested Classes

Modifier and Type	Interface and Description
static class	Link.Type A factory for links which defines the terms and conditions for clearing their target.

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method and Description
T	getTarget() Returns the target of this link.

Method Detail

getTarget

@Nullable
T getTarget()

Returns the target of this link.

The returned object reference may be null subject to the terms and conditions of sub-interfaces or implementations.

Returns:

The target of this link.