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package java.time.temporal;

import java.time.DateTimeException;
import java.time.Duration;
import java.time.Period;
import java.util.List;

Framework-level interface defining an amount of time, such as "6 hours", "8 days" or "2 years and 3 months".

This is the base interface type for amounts of time. An amount is distinct from a date or time-of-day in that it is not tied to any specific point on the time-line.

The amount can be thought of as a Map of TemporalUnit to long, exposed via getUnits() and get(TemporalUnit). A simple case might have a single unit-value pair, such as "6 hours". A more complex case may have multiple unit-value pairs, such as "7 years, 3 months and 5 days".

There are two common implementations. Period is a date-based implementation, storing years, months and days. Duration is a time-based implementation, storing seconds and nanoseconds, but providing some access using other duration based units such as minutes, hours and fixed 24-hour days.

This interface is a framework-level interface that should not be widely used in application code. Instead, applications should create and pass around instances of concrete types, such as Period and Duration.

Implementation Requirements: This interface places no restrictions on the mutability of implementations, however immutability is strongly recommended.
Since:1.8
/** * Framework-level interface defining an amount of time, such as * "6 hours", "8 days" or "2 years and 3 months". * <p> * This is the base interface type for amounts of time. * An amount is distinct from a date or time-of-day in that it is not tied * to any specific point on the time-line. * <p> * The amount can be thought of as a {@code Map} of {@link TemporalUnit} to * {@code long}, exposed via {@link #getUnits()} and {@link #get(TemporalUnit)}. * A simple case might have a single unit-value pair, such as "6 hours". * A more complex case may have multiple unit-value pairs, such as * "7 years, 3 months and 5 days". * <p> * There are two common implementations. * {@link Period} is a date-based implementation, storing years, months and days. * {@link Duration} is a time-based implementation, storing seconds and nanoseconds, * but providing some access using other duration based units such as minutes, * hours and fixed 24-hour days. * <p> * This interface is a framework-level interface that should not be widely * used in application code. Instead, applications should create and pass * around instances of concrete types, such as {@code Period} and {@code Duration}. * * @implSpec * This interface places no restrictions on the mutability of implementations, * however immutability is strongly recommended. * * @since 1.8 */
public interface TemporalAmount {
Returns the value of the requested unit. The units returned from getUnits() uniquely define the value of the TemporalAmount. A value must be returned for each unit listed in getUnits.
Params:
  • unit – the TemporalUnit for which to return the value
Throws:
Implementation Requirements: Implementations may declare support for units not listed by getUnits(). Typically, the implementation would define additional units as conversions for the convenience of developers.
Returns:the long value of the unit
/** * Returns the value of the requested unit. * The units returned from {@link #getUnits()} uniquely define the * value of the {@code TemporalAmount}. A value must be returned * for each unit listed in {@code getUnits}. * * @implSpec * Implementations may declare support for units not listed by {@link #getUnits()}. * Typically, the implementation would define additional units * as conversions for the convenience of developers. * * @param unit the {@code TemporalUnit} for which to return the value * @return the long value of the unit * @throws DateTimeException if a value for the unit cannot be obtained * @throws UnsupportedTemporalTypeException if the {@code unit} is not supported */
long get(TemporalUnit unit);
Returns the list of units uniquely defining the value of this TemporalAmount. The list of TemporalUnits is defined by the implementation class. The list is a snapshot of the units at the time getUnits is called and is not mutable. The units are ordered from longest duration to the shortest duration of the unit.
Implementation Requirements: The list of units completely and uniquely represents the state of the object without omissions, overlaps or duplication. The units are in order from longest duration to shortest.
Returns:the List of TemporalUnits; not null
/** * Returns the list of units uniquely defining the value of this TemporalAmount. * The list of {@code TemporalUnits} is defined by the implementation class. * The list is a snapshot of the units at the time {@code getUnits} * is called and is not mutable. * The units are ordered from longest duration to the shortest duration * of the unit. * * @implSpec * The list of units completely and uniquely represents the * state of the object without omissions, overlaps or duplication. * The units are in order from longest duration to shortest. * * @return the List of {@code TemporalUnits}; not null */
List<TemporalUnit> getUnits();
Adds to the specified temporal object.

Adds the amount to the specified temporal object using the logic encapsulated in the implementing class.

There are two equivalent ways of using this method. The first is to invoke this method directly. The second is to use Temporal.plus(TemporalAmount):

  // These two lines are equivalent, but the second approach is recommended
  dateTime = amount.addTo(dateTime);
  dateTime = dateTime.plus(adder);
It is recommended to use the second approach, plus(TemporalAmount), as it is a lot clearer to read in code.
Params:
  • temporal – the temporal object to add the amount to, not null
Throws:
Implementation Requirements: The implementation must take the input object and add to it. The implementation defines the logic of the addition and is responsible for documenting that logic. It may use any method on Temporal to query the temporal object and perform the addition. The returned object must have the same observable type as the input object

The input object must not be altered. Instead, an adjusted copy of the original must be returned. This provides equivalent, safe behavior for immutable and mutable temporal objects.

The input temporal object may be in a calendar system other than ISO. Implementations may choose to document compatibility with other calendar systems, or reject non-ISO temporal objects by querying the chronology.

This method may be called from multiple threads in parallel. It must be thread-safe when invoked.

Returns:an object of the same observable type with the addition made, not null
/** * Adds to the specified temporal object. * <p> * Adds the amount to the specified temporal object using the logic * encapsulated in the implementing class. * <p> * There are two equivalent ways of using this method. * The first is to invoke this method directly. * The second is to use {@link Temporal#plus(TemporalAmount)}: * <pre> * // These two lines are equivalent, but the second approach is recommended * dateTime = amount.addTo(dateTime); * dateTime = dateTime.plus(adder); * </pre> * It is recommended to use the second approach, {@code plus(TemporalAmount)}, * as it is a lot clearer to read in code. * * @implSpec * The implementation must take the input object and add to it. * The implementation defines the logic of the addition and is responsible for * documenting that logic. It may use any method on {@code Temporal} to * query the temporal object and perform the addition. * The returned object must have the same observable type as the input object * <p> * The input object must not be altered. * Instead, an adjusted copy of the original must be returned. * This provides equivalent, safe behavior for immutable and mutable temporal objects. * <p> * The input temporal object may be in a calendar system other than ISO. * Implementations may choose to document compatibility with other calendar systems, * or reject non-ISO temporal objects by {@link TemporalQueries#chronology() querying the chronology}. * <p> * This method may be called from multiple threads in parallel. * It must be thread-safe when invoked. * * @param temporal the temporal object to add the amount to, not null * @return an object of the same observable type with the addition made, not null * @throws DateTimeException if unable to add * @throws ArithmeticException if numeric overflow occurs */
Temporal addTo(Temporal temporal);
Subtracts this object from the specified temporal object.

Subtracts the amount from the specified temporal object using the logic encapsulated in the implementing class.

There are two equivalent ways of using this method. The first is to invoke this method directly. The second is to use Temporal.minus(TemporalAmount):

  // these two lines are equivalent, but the second approach is recommended
  dateTime = amount.subtractFrom(dateTime);
  dateTime = dateTime.minus(amount);
It is recommended to use the second approach, minus(TemporalAmount), as it is a lot clearer to read in code.
Params:
  • temporal – the temporal object to subtract the amount from, not null
Throws:
Implementation Requirements: The implementation must take the input object and subtract from it. The implementation defines the logic of the subtraction and is responsible for documenting that logic. It may use any method on Temporal to query the temporal object and perform the subtraction. The returned object must have the same observable type as the input object

The input object must not be altered. Instead, an adjusted copy of the original must be returned. This provides equivalent, safe behavior for immutable and mutable temporal objects.

The input temporal object may be in a calendar system other than ISO. Implementations may choose to document compatibility with other calendar systems, or reject non-ISO temporal objects by querying the chronology.

This method may be called from multiple threads in parallel. It must be thread-safe when invoked.

Returns:an object of the same observable type with the subtraction made, not null
/** * Subtracts this object from the specified temporal object. * <p> * Subtracts the amount from the specified temporal object using the logic * encapsulated in the implementing class. * <p> * There are two equivalent ways of using this method. * The first is to invoke this method directly. * The second is to use {@link Temporal#minus(TemporalAmount)}: * <pre> * // these two lines are equivalent, but the second approach is recommended * dateTime = amount.subtractFrom(dateTime); * dateTime = dateTime.minus(amount); * </pre> * It is recommended to use the second approach, {@code minus(TemporalAmount)}, * as it is a lot clearer to read in code. * * @implSpec * The implementation must take the input object and subtract from it. * The implementation defines the logic of the subtraction and is responsible for * documenting that logic. It may use any method on {@code Temporal} to * query the temporal object and perform the subtraction. * The returned object must have the same observable type as the input object * <p> * The input object must not be altered. * Instead, an adjusted copy of the original must be returned. * This provides equivalent, safe behavior for immutable and mutable temporal objects. * <p> * The input temporal object may be in a calendar system other than ISO. * Implementations may choose to document compatibility with other calendar systems, * or reject non-ISO temporal objects by {@link TemporalQueries#chronology() querying the chronology}. * <p> * This method may be called from multiple threads in parallel. * It must be thread-safe when invoked. * * @param temporal the temporal object to subtract the amount from, not null * @return an object of the same observable type with the subtraction made, not null * @throws DateTimeException if unable to subtract * @throws ArithmeticException if numeric overflow occurs */
Temporal subtractFrom(Temporal temporal); }