IDataImporter.java

package arida.ufc.br.moap.importer.spi;

import arida.ufc.br.moap.core.imp.Parameters;
import arida.ufc.br.moap.core.imp.Reporter;
import arida.ufc.br.moap.core.spi.IDataModel;

/**
 *
 *
 * High-Level Importer to work with Database or Files.
 *
 * Example:
 *
 * @see DBImporter
 * @see FileImporter
 *
 * @author igobrilhante
 *
 * @author franzejr
 */
public interface IDataImporter<D extends IDataModel> {

    /**
     * Run the import process
     *
     * @param dataModel data model which will be imported
     * @param parameters parameters to import
     *
     */
    public void buildImport(D dataModel, Parameters parameters);

    /**
     * Returns the import report, filled with logs and potential issues.
     *
     * @return the import report
     */
    public Reporter getReport();
}