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package com.google.security.zynamics.binnavi.Gui.StandardEditPanel;

import com.google.security.zynamics.binnavi.Help.IHelpInformation;

/**
 * Interface for classes that are used to initalize text fields that have context-sensitive help.
 * 
 * @param <T> Type of the initial value.
 */
public interface IFieldDescription<T> {
  /**
   * Returns the help information of the field.
   * 
   * @return The help information of the field.
   */
  IHelpInformation getHelp();

  /**
   * Provides the initial value of the text field.
   * 
   * @return The initial value of the text field.
   */
  T getValue();
}
