Interface MetaDataMap

    • Method Detail

      • get

        <T> T get​(String name,
                  Class<T> type)
        Get a meta data property and make an attempt to convert it into the given type.
        Parameters:
        name - The name of the meta data property
        type - The class of the type to use for conversion.
        Returns:
        The value of the property converted to type T or null if there is no such property or it cannot be converted to the given type.
      • get

        <T> T get​(String name,
                  T defaultValue)
        Get a meta data property and make an attempt to convert it into the given type.
        Parameters:
        name - The name of the meta data property
        defaultValue - A default value to use in case the property does not exist or cannot be converted. The type to convert to is determined by the type of the default value. If the default value is null and a property for the given name exists, it is returned without conversion.
        Returns:
        The value of the property converted to type T or null if there is no such property or it cannot be converted to the given type.