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package org.eclipse.aether.spi.locator;

/**
 * A stateless component of the repository system. The primary purpose of this interface is to provide a convenient
 * means to programmatically wire the several components of the repository system together when it is used outside of an
 * IoC container.
 *
 * @deprecated Use of out-of-the-box DI implementation recommended, or, as alternative new supplier from
 * module {@code maven-resolver-supplier}.
 */
@Deprecated
public interface Service {

    /**
     * Provides the opportunity to initialize this service and to acquire other services for its operation from the
     * locator. A service must not save the reference to the provided service locator.
     *
     * @param locator The service locator, must not be {@code null}.
     */
    void initService(ServiceLocator locator);
}
