Interface MetaDataMap

All Superinterfaces:
Map<String,Object>
All Known Implementing Classes:
SimpleMetaDataMap

public interface MetaDataMap extends Map<String,Object>
A value map for generic access to meta data values.
  • Method Details

    • get

      <T> T get(String name, Class<T> type)
      Get a meta data property and make an attempt to convert it into the given type.
      Type Parameters:
      T - the type of the class
      Parameters:
      name - The name of the meta data property
      type - The class of the type to use for conversion.
      Returns:
      The value of the property converted to type T or null if there is no such property or it cannot be converted to the given type.
    • get

      <T> T get(String name, T defaultValue)
      Get a meta data property and make an attempt to convert it into the given type.
      Type Parameters:
      T - the type of the class
      Parameters:
      name - The name of the meta data property
      defaultValue - A default value to use in case the property does not exist or cannot be converted. The type to convert to is determined by the type of the default value. If the default value is null and a property for the given name exists, it is returned without conversion.
      Returns:
      The value of the property converted to type T or null if there is no such property or it cannot be converted to the given type.