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20 package org.apache.hadoop.hbase.util;
21
22 /**
23 * Has some basic interaction with the environment. Alternate implementations
24 * can be used where required (eg in tests).
25 *
26 * @see EnvironmentEdgeManager
27 */
28 public interface EnvironmentEdge {
29
30 /**
31 * Returns the currentTimeMillis.
32 *
33 * @return currentTimeMillis.
34 */
35 long currentTimeMillis();
36 }