IListDescription.java

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 * Copyright (C) 2013 The Android Open Source Project
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package com.android.sdklib.repository;

/**
 * Interface for elements that can provide a description of themselves.
 */
public interface IListDescription {

    /**
     * Returns a description of this package that is suitable for a list display.
     * Should not be empty. Must never be null.
     * <p/>
     * Note that this is the "base" name for the package
     * with no specific revision nor API mentioned.
     * In contrast, {@link IDescription#getShortDescription()} should be used if you
     * want more details such as the package revision number or the API, if applicable.
     */
    String getListDescription();
}