ILineDifferExtension.java

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package org.eclipse.jface.text.source;

/**
 * Extension interface for {@link ILineDiffer}.
 * <p>
 * Introduces the concept of suspending a differ. A <code>ILineDiffer</code> may
 * be suspended into a dormant state, and resumed to normal operation.
 * </p>
 *
 * @since 3.1
 */
public interface ILineDifferExtension {

	/**
	 * Suspends the receiver. All differences are cleared.
	 */
	void suspend();

	/**
	 * Resumes the receiver. Must only be called after suspend.
	 */
	void resume();
}