net.sf.japaki.kit
Interface ParserMold<V>

All Known Implementing Classes:

DateParserMold, DecimalParserMold, DurationParserMold, FixedFormatMold, FixedParserMold, LeafParserMold, MessageParserMold, MultiLineParserMold, RegexParserMold

public interface ParserMold<V>

Bean to store parser properties before creating the parser.

Nested Class Summary

static class

ParserMold.Parameter Parameters given to a mold to specify the characteristics of a parser or its underlying format.

Method Summary

<B> Parser<B>	getParser(Property<B,V> property, ParserMold.Parameter parameter) Creates a parser for the specified property and pattern.
Class<V>	getTargetType() Returns the target type of the parsers created by this mold.

Method Detail

getParser

<B> Parser<B> getParser(Property<B,V> property,
                        ParserMold.Parameter parameter)

Creates a parser for the specified property and pattern.

Parameters:

property - property of the created parser

parameter - the set of parameters for the parser.

Returns:

new parser

Throws:

NullPointerException - if parameter is null or if property or some parameter is null and this mold does not allow it.

IllegalArgumentException - if the pattern cannot be interpreted by this mold.

getTargetType

Class<V> getTargetType()

Returns the target type of the parsers created by this mold.

Returns:

the target type of the parsers created by this mold