de.unkrig.commons.lang.protocol

Interface Transformer<I,O>

Type Parameters:

I - The type of the input parameter of transform(Object)

O - The return type of transform(Object)

public interface Transformer<I,O>

An entity that transforms "input objects" into "output objects".

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

When using this type in a variable, parameter or field declaration, never write

Transformer<input-type, output-type>

, but always

Transformer<? super input-type, ? extends output-type>

.

See Also:

transform(Object)

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method and Description
O	transform(I in) Transforms a (non-null) object of type I into a (non-null) object of type O.

Method Detail

transform

O transform(I in)

Transforms a (non-null) object of type I into a (non-null) object of type O.