2 * Sone - Fingerprintable.java - Copyright © 2011 David Roden
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18 package net.pterodactylus.sone.data;
21 * Interface for objects that can create a fingerprint of themselves, e.g. to
22 * detect modifications. The fingerprint should only contain original
23 * information; derived information should not be included.
25 * @author <a href="mailto:bombe@pterodactylus.net">David ‘Bombe’ Roden</a>
27 public interface Fingerprintable {
30 * Returns the fingerprint of this object.
32 * @return The fingerprint of this object
34 public String getFingerprint();