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org.apache.avalon.framework.activity

public Interface Startable

The Startable interface is used when components need to be "running" to be active. It provides a method through which components can be "started" and "stopped" without requiring a thread. Note that these methods should start the component but return imediately.
Author
Avalon Development Team
Version
$Id: Startable.java 506231 2007-02-12 02:36:54Z crossley $

Method Summary

Modifier and TypeMethod and Description
public void
start()

Starts the component.

public void
stop()

Stops the component.

Method Detail

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public void start() throws Exception

Starts the component.

Exceptions
Exception:
if Component can not be started
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public void stop() throws Exception

Stops the component.

Exceptions
Exception:
if the Component can not be Stopped.