1 /*
2 * $Id: RendererFactory.java 1306435 2012-03-28 15:39:11Z nlebas $
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21 package org.apache.tiles.request.render;
22
23
24
25 /**
26 * <p>
27 * Factory interface used to create/retrieve instances of the
28 * {@link AttributeRenderer} interface.
29 * </p>
30 *
31 * <p>
32 * This factory provides an extension point into the default tiles
33 * implementation. Implementors wishing to provide per request initialization of
34 * the AttributeRenderer (for instance) may provide a custom renderer.
35 * </p>
36 *
37 * @version $Rev: 1306435 $ $Date: 2012-03-29 02:39:11 +1100 (Thu, 29 Mar 2012) $
38 */
39 public interface RendererFactory {
40
41 /**
42 * Returns a renderer by its name.
43 *
44 * @param name The name of the renderer.
45 * @return The renderer.
46 */
47 Renderer getRenderer(String name);
48 }