NullNotificationStrategy.java

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package org.opennms.netmgt.notifd;

import java.util.List;

import org.opennms.core.utils.Argument;
import org.opennms.core.utils.ThreadCategory;

/**
 * Implements NotificationStragey pattern used to send NULL notifications The
 * idea here is to allow for user assignment of a notice with in the UI with
 * out an email sent. Typically the email will be sent to a shared email box.
 *
 * @author <A HREF="mailto:Jason@Czerak.com">Jason Czerak</A>
 * @version $Id: $
 */
public class NullNotificationStrategy implements NotificationStrategy {
    /**
     * <p>Constructor for NullNotificationStrategy.</p>
     */
    public NullNotificationStrategy() {
    }

    /** {@inheritDoc} */
    public int send(List<Argument> arguments) {
        log().debug("In the NullNotification class.");
        return 0;
    }

    private ThreadCategory log() {
        return ThreadCategory.getInstance(getClass());
    }

}