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package java.util.logging;
/**
* A Filter can be used to provide fine grain control over
* what is logged, beyond the control provided by log levels.
* <p>
* Each Logger and each Handler can have a filter associated with it.
* The Logger or Handler will call the isLoggable method to check
* if a given LogRecord should be published. If isLoggable returns
* false, the LogRecord will be discarded.
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* @since 1.4
*/
@
FunctionalInterface
public interface
Filter {
/**
* Check if a given log record should be published.
* @param record a LogRecord
* @return true if the log record should be published.
*/
public boolean
isLoggable(
LogRecord record);
}