public interface Mergeable
ManagedSet,
ManagedList,
ManagedMap,
ManagedProperties| Modifier and Type | Method and Description |
|---|---|
boolean |
isMergeEnabled()
Is merging enabled for this particular instance?
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Object |
merge(Object parent)
Merge the current value set with that of the supplied object.
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boolean isMergeEnabled()
Object merge(Object parent)
The supplied object is considered the parent, and values in the callee's value set must override those of the supplied object.
parent - the object to merge withIllegalArgumentException - if the supplied parent is nullIllegalStateException - if merging is not enabled for this instance
(i.e. mergeEnabled equals false).