RateLimitedCache.java

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package com.spotify.heroic.elasticsearch;

public interface RateLimitedCache<K> {
    /**
     * Acquire a permit to perform a piece of work identified by the given key.
     */
    public boolean acquire(K key);

    /**
     * Get number of cached entries.
     *
     * @return Number of entries cached.
     */
    public int size();
}