IUpgradeHelper.java

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package org.drools.workbench.models.commons.backend;

/**
 * Interface for utility classes handling upgrades to Models. This may be
 * required as the Model changes to support different (future) requirements.
 * 
 * @param <T>
 *            The return model type after upgrade
 * @param <V>
 *            The source model type
 */
public interface IUpgradeHelper<T, V> {

    T upgrade( V model );

}