BatchTask.java

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package org.dkpro.lab.task;

import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Set;

public interface BatchTask
    extends Task, ConfigurationAware
{
    /**
     * The subtask context IDs produced by this batch task in the order of their production.
     */
    public static final String SUBTASKS_KEY = "Subtasks";
    
    public static enum ExecutionPolicy
    {
        USE_EXISTING, ASK_EXISTING, RUN_AGAIN
    }

    ParameterSpace getParameterSpace();

    Set<Task> getTasks();
    
    Map<String, Object> getConfiguration();
    
    void setScope(Set<String> aScope);
    
    Set<String> getScope();
    
    ExecutionPolicy getExecutionPolicy();
}