Predicate (HAPI - Java HL7 API - Base Module 2.5.1 API)

All Superinterfaces:: Serializable

public interface Predicate extends Serializable

Predicate used for validation rules.

Author:: Christian Ohr

Method Summary

Modifier and Type

Method

Description

boolean

evaluate(Object data)

String

getDescription()

Method Details
- evaluate
  
  boolean evaluate(Object data) throws ValidationException
  
  Parameters:
  
  data - object to be evaluated by this predicate
  
  Returns:
  
  true if predicate matches, false if not
  
  Throws:
  
  ValidationException
- getDescription
  
  String getDescription()
  
  Returns:
  
  description of the predicate