Extension.java

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package org.esigate.extension;

import java.util.Properties;

import org.esigate.Driver;

/**
 * Interface for extensions.
 * 
 * <p>
 * Extensions are classes which are loaded through the generic ExtensionFactory.getExtension().
 * 
 * 
 * @author Nicolas Richeton
 * 
 */
public interface Extension {

    /**
     * Initialize the extension using the given properties.
     * <p>
     * Extensions may register to events during the init phase.
     * 
     * @param driver
     * 
     * @param properties
     */
    void init(Driver driver, Properties properties);
}