package org.apache.commons.jcs.engine.stats.behavior;
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import java.io.Serializable;
import java.util.List;
/**
* This interface defines the common behavior for a stats holder.
*
* @author aaronsm
*
*/
public interface IStats
extends Serializable
{
/**
* Return generic statistical or historical data.
*
* @return list of IStatElements
*/
List<IStatElement<?>> getStatElements();
/**
* Set the generic statistical or historical data.
*
* @param stats
*/
void setStatElements( List<IStatElement<?>> stats );
/**
* Get the type name, such as "LRU Memory Cache." No formal type is defined.
*
* @return String
*/
String getTypeName();
/**
* Set the type name, such as "LRU Memory Cache." No formal type is defined.
* If we need formal types, we can use the cachetype param
*
* @param name
*/
void setTypeName( String name );
}