ExitHook.java

/*
    Copyright 1996-2008 Ariba, Inc.

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    $Id: //ariba/platform/util/core/ariba/util/shutdown/ExitHook.java#2 $
*/

package ariba.util.shutdown;

/**
 * The implementation of this interface which is registered
 * with the ShutdownManager will be invoked at the end of the
 * shutdown sequence to force the VM to exit.
 * @aribaapi ariba
 */
public interface ExitHook
{
    /**
     * Forces the VM to exit
     * @param exitCode the exit code to return
     * @aribaapi ariba
     */
    public void exit (int exitCode);
}