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package org.apache.commons.jexl;
import org.apache.commons.jexl2.JexlEngine;
/**
* Creates Expression objects.
* <p>
* To create a JEXL Expression object, pass
* valid JEXL syntax to the static createExpression() method:
* </p>
*
* <pre>
* String jexl = "array[1]";
* Expression expression = ExpressionFactory.createExpression( jexl );
* </pre>
*
* <p>
* When an {@link Expression} object is created, the JEXL syntax is
* parsed and verified. If the supplied expression is neither an
* expression nor a reference, an exception is thrown from createException().
* </p>
*
* <p>
* This is a convenience class; using an instance of a {@link JexlEngine}
* that serves the same purpose with more control is recommended.
* </p>
* @since 1.0
* @author <a href="mailto:geirm@apache.org">Geir Magnusson Jr.</a>
* @version $Id: ExpressionFactory.java 884175 2009-11-25 16:23:41Z henrib $
* @deprecated Create a JexlEngine and use the createScript method on that instead.
*/
@Deprecated
public final class ExpressionFactory extends JexlOne {}