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package org.apache.iotdb.db.sql.parse;

import java.util.List;

/**
 * This interface defines the functions needed by the walkers and dispatchers. These are implemented by the node of the
 * graph that needs to be walked.
 */
public interface Node {

  /**
   * Gets the vector of children nodes. This is used in the graph walker algorithms.
   *
   * @return List<?   extends   Node>
   */
  List<Node> getChildren();

  /**
   * Gets the name of the node. This is used in the rule dispatchers.
   *
   * @return String
   */
  String getName();
}
