IOnLowMemory.java

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package com.achep.base.interfaces;

/**
 * @author Artem Chepurnoy
 */
public interface IOnLowMemory {

    /**
     * This is called when the overall system is running low on memory, and actively running
     * processes should trim their memory usage. While the exact point at which this
     * will be called is not defined, generally it will happen when all background process
     * have been killed. That is, before reaching the point of killing processes hosting service
     * and foreground UI that we would like to avoid killing.
     * You should implement this method to release any caches or other unnecessary resources you
     * may be holding on to. The system will perform a garbage collection for you after returning
     * from this method.
     */
    void onLowMemory();

}