ICacheType.java

package org.apache.commons.jcs.engine.behavior;

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/**
 * Interface implemented by a specific cache.
 *
 */
public interface ICacheType
{
    enum CacheType {
        /** Composite/ memory cache type, central hub. */
        CACHE_HUB,

        /** Disk cache type. */
        DISK_CACHE,

        /** Lateral cache type. */
        LATERAL_CACHE,

        /** Remote cache type. */
        REMOTE_CACHE
    }

    /**
     * Returns the cache type.
     * <p>
     * @return The cacheType value
     */
    CacheType getCacheType();

}