ConnectionEncryptionProvider.java

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package org.datanucleus.store;

/**
 * Interface to be implemented by an decryption provider allowing encrypted passwords
 * in persistence properties.
 */
public interface ConnectionEncryptionProvider
{
    /**
     * Method to decrypt the supplied string.
     * @param input The input string
     * @return The decrypted form
     */
    public String decrypt(String input);
}