Bindable.java

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package org.springframework.cloud.stream.binding;

import java.util.Set;

/**
 * Marker interface for instances that can bind/unbind groups of inputs and outputs.
 *
 * Intended for internal use.
 *
 * @author Marius Bogoevici
 */
public interface Bindable {

	/**
	 * Binds all the inputs associated with this instance.
	 */
	void bindInputs(BindingService adapter);

	/**
	 * Binds all the outputs associated with this instance.
	 */
	void bindOutputs(BindingService adapter);

	/**
	 * Unbinds all the inputs associated with this instance.
	 */
	void unbindInputs(BindingService adapter);

	/**
	 * Unbinds all the outputs associated with this instance.
	 */
	void unbindOutputs(BindingService adapter);

	/**
	 * Enumerates all the input binding names.
	 */
	Set<String> getInputs();

	/**
	 * Enumerates all the output binding names.
	 */
	Set<String> getOutputs();

}