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package org.apache.tuscany.sca.provider;

import java.util.List;

/**
 * An extension point for SCA Definitions Providers.  SCA Definition providers, load SCA Definitions
 * items that are being specifically contributed by the module that hosts the provider in question.
 *
 * @version $Rev$ $Date$
 */
public interface DefinitionsProviderExtensionPoint {
    
    void addDefinitionsProvider(DefinitionsProvider provider);
    void removeDefinitionsProvider(DefinitionsProvider provider);
    List<DefinitionsProvider> getDefinitionsProviders();
}