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package org.apache.avalon.framework.activity;
The Initializable interface is used by components that need to
allocate resources prior to them becoming active.
Author: Avalon Development Team Version: $Id: Initializable.java 506231 2007-02-12 02:36:54Z crossley $
/**
* The Initializable interface is used by components that need to
* allocate resources prior to them becoming active.
*
* @author <a href="mailto:dev@avalon.apache.org">Avalon Development Team</a>
* @version $Id: Initializable.java 506231 2007-02-12 02:36:54Z crossley $
*/
public interface Initializable
{
Initialize the component. Initialization includes
allocating any resources required throughout the
component's lifecycle.
Throws: - Exception – if an error occurs
/**
* Initialize the component. Initialization includes
* allocating any resources required throughout the
* component's lifecycle.
*
* @throws Exception if an error occurs
*/
void initialize()
throws Exception;
}