GlobalItemID.java

package org.buddycloud.channelserver.pubsub.model;

import org.xmpp.packet.JID;

/**
 * Pointer to a globally identifiable node item, using a service JID, node ID and itemID. The Item
 * is unique within the Node The Node is unique within the Service The Service is unique within the
 * network.
 */
public interface GlobalItemID {
    /**
     * Gets the JID of service which hosts the node (and item)
     * 
     * @return the JID of the service.
     */
    public JID getService();

    /**
     * Gets the NodeID of the node containing the item
     * 
     * @return the NodeID of the node.
     */
    public String getNodeID();

    /**
     * Gets the ItemID of the item within the Node
     * 
     * @return the ItemID if the item.
     */
    public String getItemID();
}