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package org.apache.ignite.platform;

/**
 * Object factory used for advanced interop between platform and Java.
 * <p>
 * Use it when you need Java component for some Ignite feature in platform code. E.g. Java-based continuous
 * query filter.
 * <p>
 * You should implement the factory, compile it and then place it into node's classpath. Then you can reference
 * the factory form platform code using it's fully-qualified Java class name.
 */
public interface PlatformJavaObjectFactory<T> {
    /**
     * Constructs and returns a fully configured instance of T.
     *
     * @return An instance of T.
     */
    public T create();
}