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*/
package org.eclipse.ecr.runtime;
/**
* A runtime extension is a service that is started by the runtime when it
* starts using the runtime service context.
* <p>
* Runtime Extensions may be used to add new functionality to the runtime service.
*
* @author <a href="mailto:bs@nuxeo.com">Bogdan Stefanescu</a>
*/
public interface RuntimeExtension {
/**
* Starts the runtime extension.
* <p>
* The current runtime is available as <code>Runtime.getRuntime()</code>.
*
* @throws Exception
*/
void start() throws Exception;
/**
* Stops the runtime extension.
* <p>
* The current runtime is available as <code>Runtime.getRuntime()</code>.
*
* @throws Exception
*/
void stop() throws Exception;
}