log4j-core/src/main/java/org/apache/logging/log4j/core/ErrorHandler.java

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package org.apache.logging.log4j.core;

/**
 * Appenders may delegate their error handling to <code>ErrorHandlers</code>.
 * TODO if the appender interface is simplified, then error handling could just be done by wrapping
 *  a nested appender. (RG) Please look at DefaultErrorHandler. It's purpose is to make sure the console
 * or error log isn't flooded with messages. I'm still considering the Appender refactoring.
 */
public interface ErrorHandler {

    /**
     * Handle an error with a message.
     * @param msg The message.
     */
    void error(String msg);

    /**
     * Handle an error with a message and an exception.
     * @param msg The message.
     * @param t The Throwable.
     */
    void error(String msg, Throwable t);

    /**
     * Handle an error with a message, and exception and a logging event.
     * @param msg The message.
     * @param event The LogEvent.
     * @param t The Throwable.
     */
    void error(String msg, LogEvent event, Throwable t);
}