/*
 * ValueInterface.hpp
 *
 *  Created on: Sep 28, 2011
 *      Author: heber
 */

#ifndef VALUEINTERFACE_HPP_
#define VALUEINTERFACE_HPP_

// include config.h
#ifdef HAVE_CONFIG_H
#include <config.h>
#endif

#include <string>

/** Interface definition for general parameter values.
 *
 */
template <class T>
class ValueInterface
{
public:
  virtual ~ValueInterface() {};

  // direct functions
  virtual bool isValid(const T & _value) const=0;
  virtual const T & get() const=0;
  virtual void set(const T & _value)=0;

  // string functions
  virtual bool isValidAsString(const std::string _value) const=0;
  virtual const std::string getAsString() const=0;
  virtual void setAsString(const std::string _value)=0;
};

#endif /* VALUEINTERFACE_HPP_ */