001/*
002 * The contents of this file are subject to the terms of the Common Development and
003 * Distribution License (the License). You may not use this file except in compliance with the
004 * License.
005 *
006 * You can obtain a copy of the License at legal/CDDLv1.0.txt. See the License for the
007 * specific language governing permission and limitations under the License.
008 *
009 * When distributing Covered Software, include this CDDL Header Notice in each file and include
010 * the License file at legal/CDDLv1.0.txt. If applicable, add the following below the CDDL
011 * Header, with the fields enclosed by brackets [] replaced by your own identifying
012 * information: "Portions copyright [year] [name of copyright owner]".
013 *
014 * Copyright 2015-2016 ForgeRock AS.
015 */
016
017package org.forgerock.util;
018
019/**
020 * A factory interface.
021 *
022 * @param <T>
023 *            The type of object created by this factory.
024 */
025public interface Factory<T> {
026
027    /**
028     * Creates and returns a new object instance.
029     *
030     * @return The new object instance.
031     */
032    T newInstance();
033}