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package org.apache.cayenne.query;

import java.util.Map;

/**
 * Defines a query that can serve as a template for other queries. ParameterizedQuery
 * interface is used mainly in DataContext convenience methods, simplifying execution of
 * the mapped queries.
 * 
 * @since 1.1
 * @author Andrei Adamchik
 */
public interface ParameterizedQuery extends Query {

    /**
     * Creates a new query based on current query as a template, and using a Map of named
     * parameters. In case of select queries, it is up to the implementing query to name
     * the new query to avoid cache key conflicts.
     */
    public Query createQuery(Map parameters);
}
