com.endeca.infront.assembler.util
Interface ObjectLocator

All Known Implementing Classes:

SpringUtility

public interface ObjectLocator

ObjectLocator allows the retrieval of services without explicit injection. This is specifically useful when retrieving Request-based beans from a singleton. This should never be used to circumvent dependency injection.

Method Summary

Object

locate(String resource) Retrieves the requested resource by name.

Method Detail

locate

Object locate(String resource)

Retrieves the requested resource by name. Return an instance, which may be shared or independent, of the specified object.

Parameters:

resource - The resource to retrieve.

Returns:

The requested resource. Returns NULL if no object is found for the given ID.