Package org.gradle.api

Interface Namer<T>

Type Parameters:
T - The type of object that the namer can name
All Known Implementing Classes:
Configuration.Namer, Named.Namer, Task.Namer
public interface Namer<T>
A namer is capable of providing a name based on some inherent characteristic of an object.

  • Nested Class Summary

    Nested Classes
    Modifier and Type
    Interface
    Description
    static class 
    Namer.Comparator<T>
    A comparator implementation based on the names returned by the given namer.

  • Method Summary

    Modifier and Type
    Method
    Description
    String
    determineName(T object)
    Determines the name of the given object.

  • Method Details

    • determineName

      String determineName(T object)
      Determines the name of the given object.
      Parameters:
      object - The object to determine the name of
      Returns:
      The object's inherent name. Never null.
      Throws:
      RuntimeException - If the name cannot be determined or is null