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package org.apache.logging.log4j.core.appender.rolling.action;

import java.io.IOException;


The Action interface should be implemented by any class that performs
file system actions for RollingFileAppenders after the close of
the active log file.
/**
 * The Action interface should be implemented by any class that performs
 * file system actions for RollingFileAppenders after the close of
 * the active log file.
 */
public interface Action extends Runnable {
    
Perform an action.
Throws:
IOException – if IO error, a thrown exception will cause the rollover
                    to be aborted if possible.
Returns:
true if action was successful.  A return value of false will cause
        the rollover to be aborted if possible./**
     * Perform an action.
     *
     * @return true if action was successful.  A return value of false will cause
     *         the rollover to be aborted if possible.
     * @throws IOException if IO error, a thrown exception will cause the rollover
     *                     to be aborted if possible.
     */
    boolean execute() throws IOException;

    
Cancels the action if not already initialized or waits till completion.
/**
     * Cancels the action if not already initialized or waits till completion.
     */
    void close();

    
Determines if action has been completed.
Returns:
true if action is complete./**
     * Determines if action has been completed.
     *
     * @return true if action is complete.
     */
    boolean isComplete();
}