<?php
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namespace Google\Cloud\Core\Batch;

/**
 * An interface for processing the items.
 *
 * @experimental The experimental flag means that while we believe this method
 *      or class is ready for use, it may change before release in backwards-
 *      incompatible ways. Please use with caution, and test thoroughly when
 *      upgrading.
 */
interface ProcessItemInterface
{
    /**
     * Submit a job for async processing.
     *
     * @param mixed $item An item to submit.
     * @param int $idNum A numeric id of the job.
     * @return void
     * @throws \RuntimeException when failed to store the item.
     */
    public function submit($item, $idNum);

    /**
     * Run the job with the given id.
     *
     * @param int $idNum A numeric id of the job.
     * @return bool
     */
    public function flush($idNum);
}