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package net.sourceforge.pmd.core;

import java.util.Set;

/**
 * This is the interface for implementors of the RuleSets extension point.
 * 
 * @author Herlin
 * @version $Revision$
 * 
 * $Log$
 * Revision 1.1  2005/07/02 14:33:05  phherlin
 * Implement the RuleSets extension point
 *
 *
 */

public interface IRuleSetsExtension {
    
    /**
     * Allows an extension to add more rules to to completly replace the sets of rulesets. 
     * @param registeredRuleSet the already registered rulesets (modifiable set)
     */
    void registerRuleSets(Set registeredRuleSets);
    
    /**
     * Allows an extension to specify rulesets that has to be loaded when no rulesets has been defined
     * for the plugin (for instance, after creating a new worspace)
     * @param defaultRuleSets the set of default rulesets (modifiable set)
     */
    void registerDefaultRuleSets(Set defaultRuleSets);
}
