gistfile1.java

package org.richfaces.component;

/**
 * The component is able to decide whether its subtree should be visited.
 * 
 * @author Lukas Fryc
 */
public interface VisitChildrenRejectable {

    /**
     * Indicates whether processing logic such as renderer and visitors should visit (process) the children of this component.
     * 
     * Prevents visitting (processing) of subtrees which are not for any reason "active".
     * 
     * @return true if the component's subtree should be visited; false otherwise
     */
    boolean shouldVisitChildren();
}