#ifndef QPID_HA_ROLE_H
#define QPID_HA_ROLE_H

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#include <string>

namespace qpid {
struct Url;

namespace ha {

/**
 * A HaBroker has a role, e.g. Primary, Backup, StandAlone.
 * Role subclasses define the actions of the broker in each role.
 * The Role interface allows the HaBroker to pass management actions
 * to be implemented by the role.
 */
class Role
{
  public:
    /** Log prefix appropriate to the role */
    virtual std::string getLogPrefix() const = 0;

    /** QMF promote method handler.
     * @return The new role if promoted, 0 if not. Caller takes ownership.
     */
    virtual Role* promote() = 0;

    virtual void setBrokerUrl(const Url& url) = 0;

  private:
};
}} // namespace qpid::ha

#endif  /*!QPID_HA_ROLE_H*/