src/main/java/org/apache/felix/webconsole/internal/OsgiManagerPlugin.java

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package org.apache.felix.webconsole.internal;


import org.osgi.framework.BundleContext;


/**
 * OsgiManagerPlugin is an internal interface. When a plugin implements this
 * interface, the Web Console will run it's {@link #activate(BundleContext)} method upon
 * initialization and {@link #deactivate()}, when disposed.
 */
public interface OsgiManagerPlugin
{

    /**
     * Category used for Web Console specific plugins.
     */
    public static final String CATEGORY_OSGI_MANAGER = "Web Console";

    /**
     * Category used for Web Console plugins related to OSGi support such
     * as bundles, configurations, etc.
     */
    public static final String CATEGORY_OSGI = "OSGi";

    /**
     * This method is called from the Felix Web Console to ensure the
     * AbstractWebConsolePlugin is correctly setup.
     *
     * It is called right after the Web Console receives notification for
     * plugin registration.
     *
     * @param bundleContext the context of the plugin bundle
     */
    void activate( BundleContext bundleContext );


    /**
     * This method is called, by the Web Console to de-activate the plugin and release
     * all used resources.
     */
    void deactivate();

}