CommandProcessor.java

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package org.eclipse.virgo.shell.internal;

/**
 * A command shell can create and maintain a number of command sessions.
 */
public interface CommandProcessor {

    /**
     * Create a new command session associated with err streams.
     * <p/>
     * The session is bound to the life cycle of the bundle getting this
     * service. The session will be automatically closed when this bundle is
     * stopped or the service is returned.
     * <p/>
     * The shell will provide any available commands to this session and
     * can set additional variables.
     *
     * @return A new session.
     */
    CommandSession createSession();
}