TypeSerializerFactory.java

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package io.atomix.catalyst.serializer;

/**
 * Serializer factory.
 * <p>
 * When serializers are {@link Serializer#register(Class, Class)}  registered} with a {@link Serializer} instance.
 * a serializer instance may be created more than once. Users should implement a custom serializer factory when setup
 * needs to be done each type a {@link TypeSerializer} is created.
 *
 * @author <a href="http://github.com/kuujo">Jordan Halterman</a>
 */
public interface TypeSerializerFactory {

  /**
   * Creates a new serializer.
   *
   * @param type The serializable type.
   * @return The created serializer.
   */
  TypeSerializer<?> createSerializer(Class<?> type);

}