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17 package org.apache.log4j.lf5;
18
19
20 /***
21 * An interface for classes which filters LogRecords. Implementations
22 * represent a rule or condition which LogRecords may pass or fail.
23 * @see LogRecord
24 *
25 * @author Richard Wan
26 */
27
28 // Contributed by ThoughtWorks Inc.
29
30 public interface LogRecordFilter {
31 //--------------------------------------------------------------------------
32 // Constants:
33 //--------------------------------------------------------------------------
34
35 //--------------------------------------------------------------------------
36 // Public Methods:
37 //--------------------------------------------------------------------------
38
39 /***
40 * @return true if the specified LogRecord satisfies whatever condition
41 * implementing class tests for.
42 */
43 public boolean passes(LogRecord record);
44
45 }
46