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19  package org.apache.hadoop.hbase.util;
20  
21  import org.apache.hadoop.classification.InterfaceAudience;
22  import org.apache.hadoop.classification.InterfaceStability;
23  
24  /**
25   * Has some basic interaction with the environment. Alternate implementations
26   * can be used where required (eg in tests).
27   *
28   * @see EnvironmentEdgeManager
29   */
30  @InterfaceAudience.Public
31  @InterfaceStability.Evolving
32  public interface EnvironmentEdge {
33  
34    /**
35     * Returns the currentTimeMillis.
36     *
37     * @return currentTimeMillis.
38     */
39    long currentTimeMillis();
40  }