OptionSpecification.java

package org.caudexorigo.cli;

import java.util.List;

interface OptionSpecification extends ArgumentSpecification
{
	List<String> getShortNames();

	String getLongName();

	String getDescription();

	boolean hasValue();

	boolean hasShortName();

	boolean isOptional();

	StringBuilder getSummary(StringBuilder result);

	boolean patternMatches(String value);

	List<String> getAllNames();

	boolean hasDefaultValue();

	List<String> getDefaultValue();

	/**
	 * Is this option a request for help
	 * 
	 * @return True iff this option is a request for help
	 */
	boolean isHelpOption();
}