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017package org.apache.log4j.lf5;
018
019
020/**
021 * An interface for classes which filters LogRecords.  Implementations
022 * represent a rule or condition which LogRecords may pass or fail.
023 * @see LogRecord
024 *
025 * @author Richard Wan
026 */
027
028// Contributed by ThoughtWorks Inc.
029
030public interface LogRecordFilter {
031  //--------------------------------------------------------------------------
032  //   Constants:
033  //--------------------------------------------------------------------------
034
035  //--------------------------------------------------------------------------
036  //   Public Methods:
037  //--------------------------------------------------------------------------
038
039  /**
040   * @return true if the specified LogRecord satisfies whatever condition
041   * implementing class tests for.
042   */
043  public boolean passes(LogRecord record);
044
045}
046