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package org.apache.flink.table.connector
/**
* Defines a distribution trait used for operation similar to partitionBy / distributeBy.
* Can be implemented on a source or a sink.
*/
trait DefinedDistribution {
def getPartitionField(): String
/**
* If false, all records with empty key will be distributed to single channel.
* Empty includes all `null` value and empty string.
*/
def shuffleEmptyKey(): Boolean
}