Selector.java

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package org.ow2.choreos.selectors;

import java.util.List;

/**
 * Selects objects from a given source according to the requirements. If
 * necessary, creates new objects using a given factory.
 * 
 * @author leonardo
 * 
 * @param <T>
 *            the class of the selected resource
 * @param <R>
 *            the class of the requirements
 */
public interface Selector<T, R> {

    public List<T> select(R requirements, int objectsQuantity) throws NotSelectedException;

}