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19 package org.eclipse.aether.spi.locator;
20
21 /**
22 * A stateless component of the repository system. The primary purpose of this interface is to provide a convenient
23 * means to programmatically wire the several components of the repository system together when it is used outside of an
24 * IoC container.
25 *
26 * @deprecated Use of out-of-the-box DI implementation recommended, or, as alternative new supplier from
27 * module {@code maven-resolver-supplier}.
28 */
29 @Deprecated
30 public interface Service {
31
32 /**
33 * Provides the opportunity to initialize this service and to acquire other services for its operation from the
34 * locator. A service must not save the reference to the provided service locator.
35 *
36 * @param locator The service locator, must not be {@code null}.
37 */
38 void initService(ServiceLocator locator);
39 }