1 /*
2 * XNap - A P2P framework and client.
3 *
4 * See the file AUTHORS for copyright information.
5 *
6 * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
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17 * Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA
18 */
19
20 package org.xnap.plugin.news;
21
22 import java.util.Date;
23
24 import javax.swing.Action;
25
26 /***
27 * Defines the generic requirements for a news item. News items can be
28 * displayed in the news pane and can be provided by any plugin. */
29 public interface NewsItem {
30
31 //--- Constant(s) ---
32
33 //--- Method(s) ---
34
35 /***
36 * Returns the title of this news item. */
37 String getTitle();
38
39 /***
40 * Returns the description of this news item. */
41 String getDescription();
42
43 /***
44 * Returns the link of this news item. */
45 String getLink();
46
47 /*
48 * Return the author of this new item. */
49 String getAuthor();
50
51 /*
52 * Returns the publishing date of this news item. */
53 Date getDate();
54
55 /***
56 * Returns the actions that can performed by the news item.
57 */
58 Action[] getActions();
59
60 }