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package org.onosproject.net.driver;

import com.google.common.annotations.Beta;

import java.util.concurrent.CompletableFuture;

/**
 * Abstraction of handler behaviour used to set-up and tear-down
 * connection with a device.
 */
@Beta
public interface DeviceConnect extends HandlerBehaviour {

    /**
     * Connects to the device.
     * It's supposed to initiate the transport sessions, channel and also,
     * if applicable, store them in the proper protocol specific
     * controller (e.g. GrpcController).
     *
     * @return CompletableFuture with true if the operation was successful
     */
    CompletableFuture<Boolean> connect();

    /**
     * Disconnects from the device.
     * It's supposed to destroy the transport sessions and channel and also,
     * if applicable, remove them in the proper protocol specific
     * controller (e.g. GrpcController).
     *
     * @return CompletableFuture with true if the operation was successful
     */
    CompletableFuture<Boolean> disconnect();

}