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19  package org.eclipse.aether.spi.locator;
20  
21  /**
22   * A stateless component of the repository system. The primary purpose of this interface is to provide a convenient
23   * means to programmatically wire the several components of the repository system together when it is used outside of an
24   * IoC container.
25   *
26   * @deprecated Use of out-of-the-box DI implementation recommended, or, as alternative new supplier from
27   * module {@code maven-resolver-supplier}.
28   */
29  @Deprecated
30  public interface Service {
31  
32      /**
33       * Provides the opportunity to initialize this service and to acquire other services for its operation from the
34       * locator. A service must not save the reference to the provided service locator.
35       *
36       * @param locator The service locator, must not be {@code null}.
37       */
38      void initService(ServiceLocator locator);
39  }