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package org.apache.tapestry5.services;
import org.apache.tapestry5.ValueEncoder;
/**
* A source for value encoders based on a property type.
*/
public interface ValueEncoderSource
{
/**
* Gets or creates a value encoder for the indicated type. ValueEncoders are cached.
*
* @param type type of value to be encoded and decoded
* @return the value encoder
*/
<T> ValueEncoder<T> getValueEncoder(Class<T> type);
}