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namespace Apache.Avalon.Container.Extension
{
	using System;

	/// <summary>
	/// Defines the entry point for extensions hook up into the
	/// lifecycle management of Container.
	/// </summary>
	/// <remarks>
	/// An extension implementation could extend or even change the
	/// default behavior from Avalon Container. To enable this implement
	/// this interface and on the Init method, subscribe for the
	/// events you want. 
	/// </remarks>
	public interface IExtensionModule
	{
		/// <summary>
		/// Gives an opportunity of subscribe for interesting events raised
		/// by the Avalon Container Framework.
		/// </summary>
		/// <param name="manager"><see cref="LifecycleManager"/>The source of events.</param>
		void Init(LifecycleManager manager);
	}
}