Method Detail

• decode

  T decode(java.lang.String s)
    throws DecodeException

  Decode the given String into an object of type T.

  Parameters:

  s - string to be decoded.

  Returns:

  the decoded message as an object of type T

  Throws:

  DecodeException - If the provided string cannot be decoded to type T

• willDecode

  boolean willDecode(java.lang.String s)

  Answer whether the given String can be decoded into an object of type T.

  Parameters:

  s - the string being tested for decodability.

  Returns:

  whether this decoder can decoded the supplied string.