Package org.apache.torque.generator.source.transform.model

# Interface TypeConverter

All Known Implementing Classes:
  `StringToBooleanConverter`

public interface TypeConverter
Converts a type to another type.

Version:
  $Id: $

- ## Method Summary

  Modifier and Type
  Method
  Description
  `boolean`
  `accept(Object value, Class<?> targetClass)`
  Returns true if and only if the converter can convert the passed value to the passed class.
  `Object`
  `convert(Object value, Class<?> targetClass)`
  Converts the passed value to the passed class.

- ## Method Details

  - ### accept

    boolean accept(Object value, Class<?> targetClass)
    Returns true if and only if the converter can convert the passed value to the passed class.
    Parameters:
      `value` - the value to convert, may be null.
      `targetClass` - the target class, not null.
    Returns:
      whether the converter can convert the value to the passed target class.

  - ### convert

    Object convert(Object value, Class<?> targetClass)
    Converts the passed value to the passed class. Is only called if accept has returned true.
    Parameters:
      `value` - the value to convert, may be null.
      `targetClass` - the target class, not null.
    Returns:
      the converted value.