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package com.velocitypowered.natives.util;

/**
 * Enumerates Netty buffer preferences and requirements for use with Netty.
 */
public enum BufferPreference {

  /**
   * A heap buffer is required.
   */
  HEAP_REQUIRED,

  /**
   * A heap buffer is preferred (but not required).
   */
  HEAP_PREFERRED,

  /**
   * A direct buffer is preferred (but not required).
   */
  DIRECT_PREFERRED,

  /**
   * A direct buffer is required.
   */
  DIRECT_REQUIRED
}