/*
 * Copyright (C) 2005-2009 Alfresco Software Limited.
 *
 * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or
 * modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License
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 * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
 * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the
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 * As a special exception to the terms and conditions of version 2.0 of 
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 */
package org.alfresco.repo.management;

import org.springframework.beans.factory.DisposableBean;

/**
 * An interface for beans that can be reconfigured using an administration UI or JMX console. A bean in use must be
 * 'stopped' before it can be configured with {@link #destroy}. After reconfiguration, it can then be put back into use
 * with {@link #onStart} and if this is successful, further tests can be carried out with {@link #onTest}.
 * 
 * @author dward
 */
public interface ManagedBean extends DisposableBean
{
    /**
     * Puts the bean into use after its properties have been set.
     */
    public void onStart();

    /**
     * Carries out tests on the bean after it has been started.
     */
    public void onTest();
}