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using SafeExamBrowser.Core.Contracts.Notifications.Events;
using SafeExamBrowser.Core.Contracts.Resources.Icons;

namespace SafeExamBrowser.Core.Contracts.Notifications
{
	/// <summary>
	/// Controls the lifetime and functionality of a notification which can be activated via the UI.
	/// </summary>
	public interface INotification
	{
		/// <summary>
		/// The tooltip for the notification.
		/// </summary>
		string Tooltip { get; }

		/// <summary>
		/// The resource providing the notification icon.
		/// </summary>
		IconResource IconResource { get; }

		/// <summary>
		/// Event fired when the notification has changed.
		/// </summary>
		event NotificationChangedEventHandler NotificationChanged;

		/// <summary>
		/// Executes the notification functionality.
		/// </summary>
		void Activate();
		
		/// <summary>
		/// Terminates the notification functionality and release all used resources.
		/// </summary>
		void Terminate();
	}
}