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package org.apache.commons.jcs.engine.stats.behavior;

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import java.io.Serializable;
import java.util.List;

/**
 * This interface defines the common behavior for a stats holder.
 *
 * @author aaronsm
 *
 */
public interface IStats extends Serializable {

    /**
     * Return generic statistical or historical data.
     *
     * @return list of IStatElements
     */
    List<IStatElement<?>> getStatElements();

    /**
     * Set the generic statistical or historical data.
     *
     * @param stats
     */
    void setStatElements(List<IStatElement<?>> stats);

    /**
     * Get the type name, such as "LRU Memory Cache." No formal type is defined.
     *
     * @return String
     */
    String getTypeName();

    /**
     * Set the type name, such as "LRU Memory Cache." No formal type is defined.
     * If we need formal types, we can use the cachetype param
     *
     * @param name
     */
    void setTypeName(String name);
}