/*
 * Jitsi, the OpenSource Java VoIP and Instant Messaging client.
 *
 * Copyright @ 2015 Atlassian Pty Ltd
 *
 * Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
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package net.java.sip.communicator.service.shutdown;

/**
 * Abstracts the shutdown-related procedures of the application so that they
 * can be used throughout various bundles.
 *
 * @author Linus Wallgren
 */
public interface ShutdownService
{

    /**
     * Invokes the UI action commonly associated with the "File &gt; Quit" menu
     * item which begins the application shutdown procedure.
     * <p>
     * The method avoids duplication since the "File &gt; Quit" functionality
     * may be invoked not only from the main application menu but also from the
     * systray, for example.
     * </p>
     */
    public void beginShutdown();
}
