Reference.java

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package org.apache.openejb.core.ivm.naming;

import org.apache.xbean.naming.reference.SimpleReference;

import javax.naming.NamingException;


/**
 * This interface is implemented by special wrappers for EJB references and
 * resource references. When the getObject( ) method is invoked the Operation
 * is checked to ensure that its is allowed for the bean's current state.
 * <p/>
 * In addition, dynamic resolution and special conditions can be encapsulated
 * in the implementation object.
 *
 * @version $Rev$ $Date$
 */
public abstract class Reference extends SimpleReference {

    public Object getContent() throws NamingException {
        return getObject();
    }

    public abstract Object getObject() throws NamingException;
}