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16 package io.atomix.utils;
18 import java.util.concurrent.CompletableFuture;
21 * Interface for types that can be asynchronously started and stopped.
23 * @param <T> managed type
25 public interface Managed<T> {
28 * Starts the managed object.
30 * @return A completable future to be completed once the object has been started.
32 CompletableFuture<T> start();
35 * Returns a boolean value indicating whether the managed object is running.
37 * @return Indicates whether the managed object is running.
42 * Stops the managed object.
44 * @return A completable future to be completed once the object has been stopped.
46 CompletableFuture<Void> stop();