Interface Indexable

public interface Indexable
An interface implemented to let users access data classes via an Indexer. The class implementing this interface can choose the type (byte, short, etc.) of the indexer, and whether it is array-based or direct. The Indexer.release() method should also be overridden to copy back any data written in the case of non-direct indexers.

  • Method Summary

    Modifier and Type
    Method
    Description
    <I extends Indexer>
    I
    createIndexer(boolean direct)
    Factory method called by the user to get an indexer to access the data.

  • Method Details

    • createIndexer

      <I extends Indexer> I createIndexer(boolean direct)
      Factory method called by the user to get an indexer to access the data. Eventually, Indexer.release() should be called to have changes reflected in the underlying data.
      Type Parameters:
      I - the type of the returned object
      Parameters:
      direct - a hint for the implementation, leaving the choice up to the user, since buffers are slower than arrays on Android, but not with OpenJDK, for example
      Returns:
      a concrete Indexer
      Throws:
      NullPointerException - when there is no data