modules/api/src/main/java/org/apache/ignite/schema/definition/builder/SchemaObjectBuilder.java

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package org.apache.ignite.schema.definition.builder;

import java.util.Map;

/**
 * Builder base interface.
 */
public interface SchemaObjectBuilder {
    /**
     * Provide hints to a builder.
     *
     * @param hints Hints.
     * @return {@code This} for chaining.
     */
    SchemaObjectBuilder withHints(Map<String, String> hints);

    /**
     * Builds schema object.
     *
     * @return Built object.
     */
    Object build();
}