HasSelection.java

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package org.eclipse.che.ide.ui.list;

/** An interface which describes an object which maintains selection. */
public interface HasSelection<M> {

    void clearSelection();

    /**
     * Selects the next item in the list, returning false if selection cannot be
     * moved for any reason.
     */
    boolean selectNext();

    /**
     * Selects the previous item in the list, returning false if selection cannot
     * be moved for any reason.
     */
    boolean selectPrevious();

    int size();

    boolean setSelectedItem(int index);

    boolean setSelectedItem(M item);

    boolean selectNextPage();

    boolean selectPreviousPage();

    /**
     * Indicates that the currently selected item should be clicked and the
     * appropriate action must be executed.
     */
    void handleClick();

    /** Returns the selected item, or null. */
    M getSelectedItem();

    int getSelectedIndex();
}