Interface Filter

All Superinterfaces:
java.io.Serializable
All Known Implementing Classes:
AbstractFilter, AndFilter, ContentFilter, ElementFilter, NegateFilter, OrFilter

public interface Filter
extends java.io.Serializable

A generalized filter to restrict visibility or mutability on a list.


Method Summary
 boolean matches(java.lang.Object obj)
          Check to see if the object matches a predefined set of rules.
 

Method Detail

matches

boolean matches(java.lang.Object obj)
Check to see if the object matches a predefined set of rules.

Parameters:
obj - The object to verify.
Returns:
true if the object matches a predfined set of rules.