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package com.google.gwtorm.client;

import java.util.Iterator;
import java.util.List;

/**
 * Result from any data store query function.
 * 
 * @param <T> type of entity being returned by the query.
 */
public interface ResultSet<T> extends Iterable<T> {
  /**
   * Obtain an iterator to loop through the results.
   * <p>
   * The iterator can be obtained only once. When the iterator completes (
   * <code>hasNext()</code> returns false) {@link #close()} will be
   * automatically called.
   */
  Iterator<T> iterator();

  /**
   * Materialize all results as a single list.
   * <p>
   * Prior to returning {@link #close()} is invoked. This method must not be
   * combined with {@link #iterator()} on the same instance.
   * 
   * @return list of the complete results.
   */
  List<T> toList();

  /**
   * Close the result, discarding any further results.
   * <p>
   * This method may be invoked more than once. Its main use is to stop
   * obtaining results before the iterator has finished.
   */
  void close();
}