jcsp-master/src/main/java/jcsp/net/dynamic/OutputReconnectionManager.java

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//  JCSP ("CSP for Java") Libraries                                 //
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package jcsp.net.dynamic;

import java.io.Serializable;
import jcsp.net.*;

/**
 * Writing end of a migratable channel. The underlying channel end can be obtained by a call to
 * <code>getOutputChannel</code> and used like any other channel. Before transfering the channel end
 * to another node the <code>prepareToMove()</code> method must be called.
 *
 *
 * @author Quickstone Technologies Limited
 */
public interface OutputReconnectionManager extends Serializable
{
   /**
    * Returns the underlying channel output end.
    */
   public NetChannelOutput getOutputChannel();
   
   /**
    * Prepares the channel end for transfer to another node.
    */
   public void prepareToMove();
}