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/*
* $Id: PathComponent.java 468655 2006-10-28 07:12:06Z minchau $
*/
package org.apache.xpath.axes;
/**
* Classes who implement this information provide information needed for
* static analysis of a path component.
*/
public interface PathComponent
{
/**
* Get the analysis bits for this path component, as defined in the WalkerFactory.
* @return One of WalkerFactory#BIT_DESCENDANT, etc.
*/
public int getAnalysisBits();
}