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package org.jooq;

import java.io.Serializable;
import java.sql.Connection;

import javax.sql.DataSource;

/**
 * An object in jOOQ that can have an underlying {@link Configuration} attached
 * or detached.
 * <p>
 * Detaching an <code>Attachable</code> from its configuration means, that the
 * underlying {@link Connection} or {@link DataSource} is removed. Attaching an
 * <code>Attachable</code> to a new <code>Configuration</code> means, that its
 * underlying <code>Connection</code> or <code>DataSource</code> will be
 * restored.
 * <p>
 * Detaching an <code>Attachable</code> will <b>NOT</b> close the underlying
 * <code>Connection</code> or <code>DataSource</code>!
 * <p>
 * Attachables are also {@link Serializable}. The underlying
 * <code>Connection</code> or <code>DataSource</code> is <code>transient</code>.
 * Serialising an Attachable will always detach it first.
 *
 * @author Lukas Eder
 */
public interface Attachable extends Serializable {

    /**
     * Attach this object to a new {@link Configuration}.
     *
     * @param configuration A configuration or <code>null</code>, if you wish to
     *            detach this <code>Attachable</code> from its previous
     *            configuration.
     */
    void attach(Configuration configuration);

    /**
     * Detach this object from its current {@link Configuration}.
     * <p>
     * This is the same as calling <code>attach(null)</code>.
     */
    void detach();
}