Request.java

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package com.linecorp.armeria.common;

import com.linecorp.armeria.common.http.HttpRequest;
import com.linecorp.armeria.common.stream.StreamMessage;

/**
 * A request. It is usually one of the following:
 * <ul>
 *   <li>A {@link StreamMessage} with some initial information (if necessary)
 *     <ul>
 *       <li>e.g. {@link HttpRequest} whose initial information is its initial HTTP headers</li>
 *     </ul>
 *   </li>
 *   <li>A simple object whose content is readily available. e.g. {@link RpcRequest}</li>
 * </ul>
 */
public interface Request {}