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1   /*
2    * The contents of this file are subject to the terms of the Common Development and
3    * Distribution License (the License). You may not use this file except in compliance with the
4    * License.
5    *
6    * You can obtain a copy of the License at legal/CDDLv1.0.txt. See the License for the
7    * specific language governing permission and limitations under the License.
8    *
9    * When distributing Covered Software, include this CDDL Header Notice in each file and include
10   * the License file at legal/CDDLv1.0.txt. If applicable, add the following below the CDDL
11   * Header, with the fields enclosed by brackets [] replaced by your own identifying
12   * information: "Portions copyright [year] [name of copyright owner]".
13   *
14   * Copyright 2015 ForgeRock AS.
15   */
16  package org.forgerock.audit.handlers.csv;
17  
18  import java.io.IOException;
19  import java.util.Map;
20  
21  /**
22   * Responsible for writing to a CSV file.
23   */
24  interface CsvWriter extends AutoCloseable {
25  
26      /**
27       * Forces rotation of the writer.
28       * <p>
29       * Rotation is possible only if file rotation is enabled.
30       *
31       * @return {@code true} if rotation was done, {@code false} otherwise.
32       * @throws IOException
33       *          If an error occurs
34       */
35      boolean forceRotation() throws IOException;
36  
37      /**
38       * Write a row into the CSV files.
39       * @param values The keys of the {@link Map} have to match the column's header.
40       * @throws IOException
41       */
42      void writeEvent(Map<String, String> values) throws IOException;
43  
44      /**
45       * Flush the data into the CSV file.
46       * @throws IOException
47       */
48      void flush() throws IOException;
49  
50      void close() throws IOException;
51  }