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021package org.biojava.nbio.structure.scop;
022
023/**
024 * Classes which implement ScopDatabase in a way which allows them to serve queries
025 * without accessing the internet should implement this interface instead. An
026 * initial file download is acceptable.
027 *
028 * ScopFactory utilizes this distinction to optimize when many queries are expected
029 * or remote calls would be otherwise undesireable.
030 * @author Spencer Bliven
031 *
032 */
033public interface LocalScopDatabase extends ScopDatabase {}