using System.Threading.Tasks;

namespace Flow.Launcher.Plugin
{
    /// <summary>
    /// This interface is to indicate and allow plugins to asyncronously reload their
    /// in memory data cache or other mediums when user makes a new change
    /// that is not immediately captured. For example, for BrowserBookmark and Program
    /// plugin does not automatically detect when a user added a new bookmark or program,
    /// so this interface's function is exposed to allow user manually do the reloading after 
    /// those new additions.
    /// 
    /// The command that allows user to manual reload is exposed via Plugin.Sys, and
    /// it will call the plugins that have implemented this interface.
    /// </summary>
    public interface IAsyncReloadable : IFeatures
    {
        /// <summary>
        /// Reload plugin data
        /// </summary>
        /// <returns></returns>
        Task ReloadDataAsync();
    }
}