org.picocontainer
Interface ObjectReference<T>

All Known Implementing Classes:

SimpleReference, ThreadLocalMapObjectReference, ThreadLocalReference

public interface ObjectReference<T>

A way to refer to objects that are stored in "awkward" places (for example inside a HttpSession or ThreadLocal).

This interface is typically implemented by someone integrating Pico into an existing container.

Author:

Joe Walnes

Method Summary

T	get() Retrieve an actual reference to the object.
void	set(T item) Assign an object to the reference.

Method Detail

get

T get()

Retrieve an actual reference to the object. Returns null if the reference is not available or has not been populated yet.

Returns:

an actual reference to the object.

set

void set(T item)

Assign an object to the reference.

Parameters:

item - the object to assign to the reference. May be null.