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package org.apache.cayenne.query;
import java.util.Map;
/**
* Defines a query that can serve as a template for other queries. ParameterizedQuery
* interface is used mainly in DataContext convenience methods, simplifying execution of
* the mapped queries.
*
* @since 1.1
*/
public interface ParameterizedQuery extends Query {
/**
* Creates a new query based on current query as a template, and using a Map of named
* parameters. In case of select queries, it is up to the implementing query to name
* the new query to avoid cache key conflicts.
*/
Query createQuery(Map<String, ?> parameters);
}