LoanQuoteAggregator.java

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package org.springframework.integration.samples.loanbroker;

import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.List;

import org.springframework.integration.samples.loanbroker.domain.LoanQuote;
import org.springframework.messaging.handler.annotation.Header;

/**
 * Aggregates {@link LoanQuote}s based on the value of the 'RESPONSE_TYPE' message header.
 * When only the <i>best</i> quote is desired, the 'RESPONSE_TYPE' header should have a value
 * of 'BEST'. In this example, that value is set by the 'gateway' when the
 * {@link LoanBrokerGateway#getBestLoanQuote(org.springframework.integration.samples.loanbroker.domain.LoanRequest)}
 * method is invoked by the client.
 *
 * @author Oleg Zhurakousky
 */
public class LoanQuoteAggregator {

	/**
	 * Aggregates LoanQuote Messages to return a single reply Message.
	 *
	 * @param quotes list of loan quotes received from upstream lenders
	 * @param responseType header that indicates the response type
	 * @return the best {@link LoanQuote} if the 'RESPONSE_TYPE' header value is 'BEST' else all quotes
	 */
	public Object aggregateQuotes(List<LoanQuote> quotes,
			@Header(value="RESPONSE_TYPE", required=false) String responseType) {
		Collections.sort(quotes);
		return ("BEST".equals(responseType)) ? quotes.get(0) : quotes;
	}

}