javax.security.auth

Interface Refreshable

  • All Known Implementing Classes:
    KerberosTicket 

    public interface Refreshable
    Objects such as credentials may optionally implement this interface to provide the capability to refresh itself. For example, a credential with a particular time-restricted lifespan may implement this interface to allow callers to refresh the time period for which it is valid.
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    Subject

    • Method Summary

      Modifier and Type Method and Description
      boolean isCurrent()
      Determine if this Object is current.
      void refresh()
      Update or extend the validity period for this Object.

    • Method Detail

      • isCurrent

        boolean isCurrent()
        Determine if this Object is current.

        Returns:
        true if this Object is currently current, false otherwise.