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19 package org.apache.maven.api.cache;
20
21 import org.apache.maven.api.annotations.Experimental;
22
23 /**
24 * Factory interface for creating new RequestCache instances.
25 * Implementations should handle the creation and configuration of cache instances
26 * based on the current Maven session and environment.
27 *
28 * @since 4.0.0
29 * @see RequestCache
30 */
31 @Experimental
32 public interface RequestCacheFactory {
33
34 /**
35 * Creates a new RequestCache instance.
36 * The created cache should be configured according to the current Maven session
37 * and environment settings.
38 *
39 * @return A new RequestCache instance
40 */
41 RequestCache createCache();
42 }