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package org.springframework.integration.core;

import org.springframework.context.Lifecycle;

/**
 * Endpoints implementing this interface can be paused/resumed. A paused endpoint might
 * still maintain a connection to an external system, but will not send or receive
 * messages.
 *
 * @author Gary Russell
 * @since 5.0.3
 *
 */
public interface Pausable extends Lifecycle {

	/**
	 * Pause the endpoint.
	 */
	void pause();

	/**
	 * Resume the endpoint if paused.
	 */
	void resume();

}
