CustomConflictOptionFactory.java

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package org.eclipse.emf.emfstore.internal.client.model.changeTracking.merging.conflict;

/**
 * Interface for extension point. This is used to register new options for a
 * merge decision.
 *
 * @author wesendon
 */
public interface CustomConflictOptionFactory {

	/**
	 * Check whether custom option is applicable for given conflict.
	 *
	 * @param conflict
	 *            to check
	 * @return true if applicable
	 */
	boolean isApplicableConflict(VisualConflict conflict);

	/**
	 * Creates the custom option. This method is called if {@link #isApplicableConflict(VisualConflict)} has returned
	 * true and
	 * only then.
	 *
	 * @param conflict
	 *            parent conflict
	 * @return custom option
	 */
	CustomConflictOption createCustomConflictOption(VisualConflict conflict);

}