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package com.sun.tools.javac.util;


Simple filter acting as a boolean predicate. Method accepts return true if
the supplied element matches against the filter.

/**
 * Simple filter acting as a boolean predicate. Method accepts return true if
 * the supplied element matches against the filter.
 */
public interface Filter<T> {
    
Does this element match against the filter?

Params:
  • t – element to be checked
Returns:true if the element satisfy constraints imposed by filter
/**
     * Does this element match against the filter?
     * @param t element to be checked
     * @return true if the element satisfy constraints imposed by filter
     */
    boolean accepts(T t);
}