src/main/java/com/google/devtools/build/lib/packages/AspectClass.java

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package com.google.devtools.build.lib.packages;

/**
 *  A class of aspects.
 *
 *  <p>This interface serves as a factory for {@link AspectFactory}.
 */
public interface AspectClass {

  /**
   * Returns an aspect name.
   */
  String getName();

  /**
   * Instantiates an {@link AspectFactory} for this aspect class.
   */
  AspectFactory<?, ?, ?> newInstance();
}