DataLoader.java

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package com.asakusafw.testdriver.loader;

import java.util.Comparator;
import java.util.List;

import com.asakusafw.runtime.core.View;
import com.asakusafw.vocabulary.model.Key;

/**
 * Loads a dataset and organize it for operator inputs.
 * @param <T> the data type
 * @since 0.9.1
 */
public interface DataLoader<T> {

    /**
     * Configures the grouping key of the organizing dataset.
     * The form of each term must be like as {@link Key#group()}.
     * @param terms the property name of each key element
     * @return the group loader
     * @see Key#group()
     */
    GroupLoader<T> group(String... terms);

    /**
     * Configures the sort order of the organizing dataset.
     * The form of each term must be like as {@link Key#order()}.
     * @param terms the ordering term
     * @return this
     * @see Key#order()
     * @throws IllegalStateException if sort order is already configured
     */
    DataLoader<T> order(String... terms);

    /**
     * Configures the sort order of the organizing dataset.
     * @param comparator the object comparator
     * @return this
     * @throws IllegalStateException if sort order is already configured
     */
    DataLoader<T> order(Comparator<? super T> comparator);

    /**
     * Returns the loaded data as a list.
     * @return the organized list
     */
    List<T> asList();

    /**
     * Returns the loaded data as a view.
     * @return the organized list
     */
    View<T> asView();
}