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* IBM - Initial API and implementation
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package org.eclipse.cdt.internal.core.indexer;
import org.eclipse.cdt.core.model.ILanguage;
/**
* This mapper can be used for determining the ILanguage for a particular file.
*
* A mapper is needed for standalone indexing when the ILanguage for a file is unknown.
*
* <p>
* <strong>EXPERIMENTAL</strong>. This class or interface has been added as
* part of a work in progress. There is no guarantee that this API will work or
* that it will remain the same. Please do not use this API without consulting
* with the CDT team.
* </p>
*
* @since 4.0
*/
public interface ILanguageMapper {
/**
* Returns the language of a file.
* @param file - path of the file
* @return the ILanguage of the file
*/
ILanguage getLanguage(String file);
}