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 *
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 *
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 *  you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
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package org.apache.tuscany.common.monitor;

/**
 * A MonitorFactory creates implementations of components' monitor interfaces
 * that interface with a its monitoring scheme. For example, a implementation
 * may create versions that emit appropriate logging events or which send
 * notifications to a management API.
 *
 * @version $Rev$ $Date$
 */
public interface MonitorFactory {
    /**
     * Return a monitor for a component's monitor interface.
     *
     * @param monitorInterface the component's monitoring interface
     * @return an implementation of the monitoring interface; will not be null
     */
    <T> T getMonitor(Class<T> monitorInterface);
}