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package org.apache.struts2.interceptor;

import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletRequest;

/**
 * <p>
 * All Actions that want to have access to the servlet request object must implement this interface.
 * </p>
 *
 * <p>
 * This interface is only relevant if the Action is used in a servlet environment.
 * </p>
 *
 * <p>
 * Note that using this interface makes the Action tied to a servlet environment, so it should be
 * avoided if possible since things like unit testing will become more difficult.
 * </p>
 */
public interface ServletRequestAware {

    /**
     * Sets the HTTP request object in implementing classes.
     *
     * @param request the HTTP request.
     */
    public void setServletRequest(HttpServletRequest request);
}
