common/src/main/java/org/apache/abdera2/common/misc/ItemManager.java

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package org.apache.abdera2.common.misc;

/**
 * ItemManager is an internal utility class that provides a simple get/release interface. It is used primarily to
 * control access to pooled resources.
 */
public interface ItemManager<T,R> {

    /**
     * Get an item based on the specified request
     */
    T get(R key);

    /**
     * Release an item
     */
    void release(T item);

}