1 package org.apache.commons.jcs.engine.stats.behavior;
2
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21
22 import java.io.Serializable;
23 import java.util.List;
24
25 /**
26 * This interface defines the common behavior for a stats holder.
27 *
28 * @author aaronsm
29 *
30 */
31 public interface IStats
32 extends Serializable
33 {
34
35 /**
36 * Return generic statistical or historical data.
37 *
38 * @return list of IStatElements
39 */
40 List<IStatElement<?>> getStatElements();
41
42 /**
43 * Set the generic statistical or historical data.
44 *
45 * @param stats
46 */
47 void setStatElements( List<IStatElement<?>> stats );
48
49 /**
50 * Get the type name, such as "LRU Memory Cache." No formal type is defined.
51 *
52 * @return String
53 */
54 String getTypeName();
55
56 /**
57 * Set the type name, such as "LRU Memory Cache." No formal type is defined.
58 * If we need formal types, we can use the cachetype param
59 *
60 * @param name
61 */
62 void setTypeName( String name );
63 }