ClassFactory.java

/*
    Copyright 1996-2008 Ariba, Inc.

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    you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
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    $Id: //ariba/platform/util/core/ariba/util/core/ClassFactory.java#4 $
*/

package ariba.util.core;

/**
    Interface to provide settable class factory. This is only
    supported for development mode, not a production system.
    @aribaapi ariba
*/
public interface ClassFactory
{
    /**
        Look up a class for the given name.
        @return the Class for the given <code>className</code>, or null if
        the Class doesn't exist.
    */
    public Class forName (String className);
}