org.jadira.reflection.cloning.api

Interface Cloner

All Known Implementing Classes:

BasicCloner, MinimalCloner

public interface Cloner

A Cloner represents the capability for Cloning. Its the interface via which users of the library in general will interact with it.

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method and Description
<T> T	clone(T obj) Clones the supplied object
void	initialiseFor(Class<?> classes) This method is included simply so that cold starts can be avoided.

Method Detail

clone

<T> T clone(T obj)

Clones the supplied object

Type Parameters:

T - The class of the object to be cloned

Parameters:

obj - The object

Returns:

A clone of the object

initialiseFor

void initialiseFor(Class<?> classes)

This method is included simply so that cold starts can be avoided. The method performs any initialisation needed in order to be able to subsequently process the class. If it is not called ahead of time the initialisation will be performed as part of the cloning operation. You only need to use this method in situations where a cold start is unacceptable

Parameters:

classes - Classes to perform initialisation for.