Package org.eclipse.core.runtime
Interface IContributor
- All Known Implementing Classes:
RegistryContributor
public interface IContributor
This interface describes a registry contributor - an entity that supplies
information to the extension registry.
Registry contributor objects can be obtained by calling
IExtensionPoint.getContributor()
,
IExtension.getContributor()
, and
IConfigurationElement.getContributor()
. Alternatively, a contributor
factory appropriate for the registry in use can be called to directly obtain
an IContributor object.
This interface can be used without OSGi running.
This interface is not intended to be implemented or extended by clients.
- Since:
- org.eclipse.equinox.registry 3.2
- See Also:
- Restriction:
- This interface is not intended to be implemented by clients.
- Restriction:
- This interface is not intended to be extended by clients.
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Method Summary
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Method Details
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getName
String getName()Provides name of the contributor (e.g., "org.eclipse.core.runtime").- Returns:
- name of the registry contributor
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