AttributeValidator (DDF :: Catalog :: Core :: API 2.30.0 API)

public interface AttributeValidator

A service that validates a single Metacard attribute and provides information if problems exist with the attribute's value.

This code is experimental. While this interface is functional and tested, it may change or be removed in a future version of the library.

Method Summary

Modifier and Type

Method

Description

Optional<AttributeValidationReport>

validate(Attribute attribute)

Validates a single Attribute.

Method Details
- validate
  
  Optional<AttributeValidationReport> validate(Attribute attribute)
  
  Validates a single Attribute.
  
  Parameters:
  
  attribute - the Attribute to validate, cannot be null
  
  Returns:
  
  an Optional containing an AttributeValidationReport if there are violations, or an empty Optional if there are no violations
  
  Throws:
  
  IllegalArgumentException - if attribute is null