org.apache.felix.ipojo.extender

Interface DeclarationHandle

All Known Implementing Classes:

AbstractDeclaration, DefaultExtensionDeclaration, DefaultInstanceDeclaration, DefaultTypeDeclaration

public interface DeclarationHandle

Handle on the associated Declaration service. It can be used to start and/or stop the underlying declaration as well as retrieving its status (bound or not).

Since:

1.11.2

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method and Description
Status	getStatus() Return the current (instant) status of the declaration.
void	publish() Publish the Declaration.
void	retract() Retract the Declaration service.

Method Detail

publish

void publish()

Publish the Declaration. If the declaration is already registered, it's a no-op operation.

retract

void retract()

Retract the Declaration service. If the declaration is not registered, it's a no-op operation.

getStatus

Status getStatus()

Return the current (instant) status of the declaration. Remember that Status is immutable (status does not change over time). If you want an updated status, call again the getStatus() method.

Returns:

the instant status of the Declaration