Drop (Netty API Reference (5.0.0.Alpha4))

Type Parameters:

T - The type of resource that can be dropped.

All Known Implementing Classes:

ArcDrop, CleanerDrop
```
public interface Drop<T>
```
An interface used by Resource instances to implement their resource disposal mechanics. The drop(Object) method will be called by the resource when they are closed.

Method Summary

All Methods Instance Methods Abstract Methods
Modifier and Type	Method	Description
`void`	`attach(T obj)`	Called when the resource changes owner.
`void`	`drop(T obj)`	Dispose of the resources in the given `Resource` instance.
`Drop<T>`	`fork()`	Branch the responsibility of dropping a resource.

- Method Detail
  - drop
```
void drop(T obj)
```
    Dispose of the resources in the given Resource instance.
    
    Parameters:
    
    obj - The Resource instance being dropped.
  - fork
```
Drop<T> fork()
```
    Branch the responsibility of dropping a resource. This drop instance will remain associated with its current resource, while the returned drop instance must be attached to its new resource.
    
    Returns:
    
    A drop instance, similar to this one, but for the purpose of being associated with a different but related resource.
  - attach
```
void attach(T obj)
```
    Called when the resource changes owner.
    
    Parameters:
    
    obj - The new Resource instance with the new owner.