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package org.uberfire.ext.security.management.api.validation;

import java.util.Set;
import javax.validation.ConstraintViolation;

/**
 * <p>The validator contract for a given security entity of type <code>T</code>.</p>
 * <p>Compatible with JSR303 Bean Validation for future integration with other validation frameworks.</p>
 * @param <T> The security entity type.
 * @since 0.8.0
 */
public interface EntityValidator<T> {

    /**
     * <p>Validates the given entity.</p>
     * @param entity The entity instance to validate.
     * @return The validation constraints collection produced.
     */
    Set<ConstraintViolation<T>> validate(T entity);
}
