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package org.springframework.remoting.support;

import org.springframework.beans.factory.InitializingBean;

/**
 * Abstract base class for classes that access remote services via URLs.
 * Provides a "serviceUrl" bean property, which is considered as required.
 *
 * @author Juergen Hoeller
 * @since 15.12.2003
 */
public abstract class UrlBasedRemoteAccessor extends RemoteAccessor implements InitializingBean {

	private String serviceUrl;


	/**
	 * Set the URL of this remote accessor's target service.
	 * The URL must be compatible with the rules of the particular remoting provider.
	 */
	public void setServiceUrl(String serviceUrl) {
		this.serviceUrl = serviceUrl;
	}

	/**
	 * Return the URL of this remote accessor's target service.
	 */
	public String getServiceUrl() {
		return this.serviceUrl;
	}


	public void afterPropertiesSet() {
		if (getServiceUrl() == null) {
			throw new IllegalArgumentException("Property 'serviceUrl' is required");
		}
	}

}