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package org.apache.tools.ant.taskdefs.compilers;

import org.apache.tools.ant.BuildException;
import org.apache.tools.ant.taskdefs.Javac;


The interface that all compiler adapters must adhere to.

A compiler adapter is an adapter that interprets the javac's
parameters in preparation to be passed off to the compiler this
adapter represents.  As all the necessary values are stored in the
Javac task itself, the only thing all adapters need is the javac
task, the execute command and a parameterless constructor (for
reflection).


Since:Ant 1.3
/**
 * The interface that all compiler adapters must adhere to.
 *
 * <p>A compiler adapter is an adapter that interprets the javac's
 * parameters in preparation to be passed off to the compiler this
 * adapter represents.  As all the necessary values are stored in the
 * Javac task itself, the only thing all adapters need is the javac
 * task, the execute command and a parameterless constructor (for
 * reflection).</p>
 *
 * @since Ant 1.3
 */

public interface CompilerAdapter {

    
Sets the compiler attributes, which are stored in the Javac task.

Params:
  • attributes – the compiler attributes
/**
     * Sets the compiler attributes, which are stored in the Javac task.
     * @param attributes the compiler attributes
     */
    void setJavac(Javac attributes);

    
Executes the task.

Throws:
Returns:has the compilation been successful
/**
     * Executes the task.
     *
     * @return has the compilation been successful
     * @throws BuildException on error
     */
    boolean execute() throws BuildException;
}