org.apache.commons.classscan.spi
Interface ClassDigesterFactory

All Known Implementing Classes:

BcelClassDigesterFactory

public interface ClassDigesterFactory

Provider to create a SpiClassDigester. Provider instances should be registered using the ServiceLoader facility. The provider class should have a public default constructor. The first instance of a provider class which is successfully instantiated will be used. The order in the classpath will determine which SpiClassDigester will be used.

Method Summary

SpiClassDigester

createDigester(MetaRegistry metaRegistry) Create a SpiClassDigester.

Method Detail

createDigester

SpiClassDigester createDigester(MetaRegistry metaRegistry)

Create a SpiClassDigester. The factory may throw an exception or error if unsuccessful in loading dependent jars.

Parameters:

metaRegistry - The registry

Returns:

A SpiClassDigester