DFPMMatchStrategy.java

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package org.glite.authz.pep.obligation.dfpmap;

/**
 * A function that determines if a particular candidate is a match to {@link DFPM} key.
 * 
 * @param <CandidateType> type of keys being checked
 */
public interface DFPMMatchStrategy<CandidateType> {

    /**
     * Determines if a candidate is a match to a {@link DFPM} key.
     * 
     * @param dfpmKey the {@link DFPM} key
     * @param candidate the possible match candidate
     * 
     * @return true if the candidate is a match, false if not
     */
    public boolean isMatch(String dfpmKey, CandidateType candidate);
}