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11 package org.eclipse.core.internal.utils;
12
13 /**
14  * A string pool participant is used for sharing strings between several
15  * unrelated parties. Typically a single <code>StringPool</code> instance
16  * will be created, and a group of participants will be asked to store their
17  * strings in the pool. This allows participants to share equal strings
18  * without creating explicit dependencies between each other.
19  * <p>
20  * Clients may implement this interface.
21  * </p>
22  *
23  * @see StringPool
24  * @since 3.1
25  */
26 public interface IStringPoolParticipant {
27     /**
28      * Instructs this participant to share its strings in the provided
29      * pool.
30      */
31     public void shareStrings(StringPool pool);
32 }
33
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