From: Decebal Suiu Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2024 20:11:35 +0000 (+0200) Subject: Add more javadoc X-Git-Tag: release-3.11.0~15 X-Git-Url: https://source.dussan.org/?a=commitdiff_plain;h=9bc18d359271fbf0e78dac52506e5df4ec5e0876;p=pf4j.git Add more javadoc --- diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/Extension.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/Extension.java index 57a435c..fec9ea3 100644 --- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/Extension.java +++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/Extension.java @@ -15,15 +15,19 @@ */ package org.pf4j; -import static java.lang.annotation.ElementType.TYPE; -import static java.lang.annotation.RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME; - import java.lang.annotation.Documented; import java.lang.annotation.Inherited; import java.lang.annotation.Retention; import java.lang.annotation.Target; +import static java.lang.annotation.ElementType.TYPE; +import static java.lang.annotation.RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME; + /** + * An extension is a class that extends an extension point. + * Use this annotation to mark a class as an extension. + * The extension class must implement the extension point interface or extend the extension point abstract class. + * * @author Decebal Suiu */ @Retention(RUNTIME) @@ -32,6 +36,12 @@ import java.lang.annotation.Target; @Documented public @interface Extension { + /** + * The order of the extension. + * The ordinal is used to sort the extensions. + * + * @return the order of the extension + */ int ordinal() default 0; /** diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/ExtensionDescriptor.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/ExtensionDescriptor.java index 0c27bf4..0c5c943 100644 --- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/ExtensionDescriptor.java +++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/ExtensionDescriptor.java @@ -16,6 +16,10 @@ package org.pf4j; /** + * Describes an extension. + * The extension is described by the class and the ordinal (the order of the extension). + + * * @author Decebal Suiu */ public class ExtensionDescriptor { diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/ExtensionFactory.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/ExtensionFactory.java index 176c6ff..62e8804 100644 --- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/ExtensionFactory.java +++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/ExtensionFactory.java @@ -20,6 +20,12 @@ package org.pf4j; */ public interface ExtensionFactory { + /** + * Creates an extension instance. + * + * @param extensionClass the extension class + * @return the extension instance + */ T create(Class extensionClass); } diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/ExtensionFinder.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/ExtensionFinder.java index c905364..7eff7ea 100644 --- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/ExtensionFinder.java +++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/ExtensionFinder.java @@ -19,6 +19,8 @@ import java.util.List; import java.util.Set; /** + * Provides the functionality for finding extensions. + * * @author Decebal Suiu */ public interface ExtensionFinder { @@ -34,7 +36,7 @@ public interface ExtensionFinder { List> find(Class type, String pluginId); /** - * Retrieves a list with all extensions found for a plugin + * Retrieves a list with all extensions found for a plugin. */ List find(String pluginId); diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/ExtensionPoint.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/ExtensionPoint.java index 271047c..260289b 100644 --- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/ExtensionPoint.java +++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/ExtensionPoint.java @@ -17,6 +17,10 @@ package org.pf4j; /** * An extension point is a formal declaration in a plugin (or in application API) where customization is allowed. + * It's a place where custom code can be "plugged in". + *

+ * An extension point is defined by an interface or an abstract class. + * The extension point is used by the application to discover and use the custom implementations. * * @author Decebal Suiu */ diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/ExtensionWrapper.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/ExtensionWrapper.java index 3899d5f..0f58e1a 100644 --- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/ExtensionWrapper.java +++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/ExtensionWrapper.java @@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ package org.pf4j; /** * A wrapper over extension instance. + * It contains the extension descriptor and the extension instance. * * @author Decebal Suiu */ diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/Plugin.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/Plugin.java index aaee012..2f806eb 100644 --- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/Plugin.java +++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/Plugin.java @@ -21,6 +21,9 @@ import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory; /** * This class will be extended by all plugins and * serve as the common class between a plugin and the application. + *

+ * Create (it's optional) a Plugin class if you are interested in plugin's lifecycle events (start, stop, ...) + * or you want to pass some context to the plugin. * * @author Decebal Suiu */ diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginAlreadyLoadedException.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginAlreadyLoadedException.java index 411756c..9cc6f2a 100644 --- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginAlreadyLoadedException.java +++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginAlreadyLoadedException.java @@ -18,6 +18,8 @@ package org.pf4j; import java.nio.file.Path; /** + * Thrown when a plugin is already loaded. + * * @author Decebal Suiu */ public class PluginAlreadyLoadedException extends PluginRuntimeException { @@ -26,7 +28,7 @@ public class PluginAlreadyLoadedException extends PluginRuntimeException { private final Path pluginPath; public PluginAlreadyLoadedException(String pluginId, Path pluginPath) { - super("Plugin '{}' already loaded with id '{}'", pluginPath, pluginId); + super("Plugin '{}' already loaded with id '{}'", pluginPath, pluginId); this.pluginId = pluginId; this.pluginPath = pluginPath; diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginClassLoader.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginClassLoader.java index d22dd55..8d0f2e6 100644 --- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginClassLoader.java +++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginClassLoader.java @@ -30,8 +30,10 @@ import java.util.List; import java.util.Objects; /** - * One instance of this class should be created by plugin manager for every available plug-in. - * By default, this class loader is a Parent Last ClassLoader - it loads the classes from the plugin's jars + * One instance of this class should be created for every available plug-in. + * It's responsible for loading classes and resources from the plug-in. + *

+ * By default, this {@link ClassLoader} is a Parent Last ClassLoader - it loads the classes from the plugin's jars * before delegating to the parent class loader. * Use {@link #classLoadingStrategy} to change the loading strategy. * @@ -44,18 +46,20 @@ public class PluginClassLoader extends URLClassLoader { private static final String JAVA_PACKAGE_PREFIX = "java."; private static final String PLUGIN_PACKAGE_PREFIX = "org.pf4j."; - private PluginManager pluginManager; - private PluginDescriptor pluginDescriptor; - private ClassLoadingStrategy classLoadingStrategy; + private final PluginManager pluginManager; + private final PluginDescriptor pluginDescriptor; + private final ClassLoadingStrategy classLoadingStrategy; public PluginClassLoader(PluginManager pluginManager, PluginDescriptor pluginDescriptor, ClassLoader parent) { this(pluginManager, pluginDescriptor, parent, ClassLoadingStrategy.PDA); } /** + * Creates a new {@link PluginClassLoader} for the given plugin using parent first strategy. + * * @deprecated Replaced by {@link #PluginClassLoader(PluginManager, PluginDescriptor, ClassLoader, ClassLoadingStrategy)}. * If {@code parentFirst} is {@code true}, indicates that the parent {@link ClassLoader} should be consulted - * before trying to load the a class through this loader. + * before trying to load a class through this loader. */ @Deprecated public PluginClassLoader(PluginManager pluginManager, PluginDescriptor pluginDescriptor, ClassLoader parent, boolean parentFirst) { @@ -63,7 +67,12 @@ public class PluginClassLoader extends URLClassLoader { } /** - * classloading according to {@code classLoadingStrategy} + * Creates a new {@link PluginClassLoader} for the given plugin using the specified class loading strategy. + * + * @param pluginManager the plugin manager + * @param pluginDescriptor the plugin descriptor + * @param parent the parent class loader + * @param classLoadingStrategy the strategy to use for loading classes and resources */ public PluginClassLoader(PluginManager pluginManager, PluginDescriptor pluginDescriptor, ClassLoader parent, ClassLoadingStrategy classLoadingStrategy) { super(new URL[0], parent); @@ -73,12 +82,22 @@ public class PluginClassLoader extends URLClassLoader { this.classLoadingStrategy = classLoadingStrategy; } + /** + * Adds the specified URL to the search path for classes and resources. + * + * @param url the URL to be added to the search path of URLs + */ @Override public void addURL(URL url) { log.debug("Add '{}'", url); super.addURL(url); } + /** + * Adds the specified file to the search path for classes and resources. + * + * @param file the file to be added to the search path of URLs + */ public void addFile(File file) { try { addURL(file.getCanonicalFile().toURI().toURL()); @@ -89,10 +108,15 @@ public class PluginClassLoader extends URLClassLoader { } /** + * Loads the class with the specified name. + *

* By default, it uses a child first delegation model rather than the standard parent first. * If the requested class cannot be found in this class loader, the parent class loader will be consulted * via the standard {@link ClassLoader#loadClass(String)} mechanism. * Use {@link #classLoadingStrategy} to change the loading strategy. + * + * @param className the name of the class + * @return the loaded class */ @Override public Class loadClass(String className) throws ClassNotFoundException { @@ -146,7 +170,8 @@ public class PluginClassLoader extends URLClassLoader { } /** - * Load the named resource from this plugin. + * Loads the named resource from this plugin. + *

* By default, this implementation checks the plugin's classpath first then delegates to the parent. * Use {@link #classLoadingStrategy} to change the loading strategy. * @@ -181,6 +206,7 @@ public class PluginClassLoader extends URLClassLoader { return null; } + @Override public Enumeration getResources(String name) throws IOException { List resources = new ArrayList<>(); @@ -205,6 +231,12 @@ public class PluginClassLoader extends URLClassLoader { return Collections.enumeration(resources); } + /** + * Loads the class with the specified name from the dependencies of the plugin. + * + * @param className the name of the class + * @return the loaded class + */ protected Class loadClassFromDependencies(String className) { log.trace("Search in dependencies for class '{}'", className); List dependencies = pluginDescriptor.getDependencies(); @@ -226,6 +258,12 @@ public class PluginClassLoader extends URLClassLoader { return null; } + /** + * Finds the resource with the given name in the dependencies of the plugin. + * + * @param name the name of the resource + * @return the URL to the resource, {@code null} if the resource was not found + */ protected URL findResourceFromDependencies(String name) { log.trace("Search in dependencies for resource '{}'", name); List dependencies = pluginDescriptor.getDependencies(); @@ -246,6 +284,13 @@ public class PluginClassLoader extends URLClassLoader { return null; } + /** + * Finds all resources with the given name in the dependencies of the plugin. + * + * @param name the name of the resource + * @return an enumeration of {@link URL} objects for the resource + * @throws IOException if I/O errors occur + */ protected Collection findResourcesFromDependencies(String name) throws IOException { log.trace("Search in dependencies for resources '{}'", name); List results = new ArrayList<>(); diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginClasspath.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginClasspath.java index 62a2f90..a649a92 100644 --- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginClasspath.java +++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginClasspath.java @@ -23,38 +23,75 @@ import java.util.Set; /** * The classpath of the plugin. + *

* It contains {@code classes} directories (directories that contain classes files) * and {@code jars} directories (directories that contain jars files). + *

+ * The classpath is used to create the {@link ClassLoader} for the plugin. * * @author Decebal Suiu */ public class PluginClasspath { - private Set classesDirectories = new HashSet<>(); - private Set jarsDirectories = new HashSet<>(); + private final Set classesDirectories = new HashSet<>(); + private final Set jarsDirectories = new HashSet<>(); + /** + * Get the classes directories. + * + * @return a set of directories that contain classes files + */ public Set getClassesDirectories() { return classesDirectories; } + /** + * Add classes directories. + * + * @param classesDirectories a set of directories that contain classes files + * @return this object for chaining + */ public PluginClasspath addClassesDirectories(String... classesDirectories) { return addClassesDirectories(Arrays.asList(classesDirectories)); } + /** + * Add classes directories. + * + * @param classesDirectories a collection of directories that contain classes files + * @return this object for chaining + */ public PluginClasspath addClassesDirectories(Collection classesDirectories) { this.classesDirectories.addAll(classesDirectories); return this; } + /** + * Get the jars directories. + * + * @return a set of directories that contain jars files + */ public Set getJarsDirectories() { return jarsDirectories; } + /** + * Add jars directories. + * + * @param jarsDirectories a set of directories that contain jars files + * @return this object for chaining + */ public PluginClasspath addJarsDirectories(String... jarsDirectories) { return addJarsDirectories(Arrays.asList(jarsDirectories)); } + /** + * Add jars directories. + * + * @param jarsDirectories a collection of directories that contain jars files + * @return this object for chaining + */ public PluginClasspath addJarsDirectories(Collection jarsDirectories) { this.jarsDirectories.addAll(jarsDirectories); @@ -74,4 +111,5 @@ public class PluginClasspath { public int hashCode() { return Objects.hash(classesDirectories, jarsDirectories); } + } diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginDependency.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginDependency.java index fbb081d..339fbad 100644 --- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginDependency.java +++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginDependency.java @@ -18,13 +18,26 @@ package org.pf4j; import java.util.Objects; /** + * A plugin dependency is a dependency that the plugin has on another plugin. + *

+ * The dependency is defined by the plugin id and the version of the plugin that is required. + *

+ * A dependency is considered as optional, if the plugin id ends with a question mark. + * For example, the plugin id "my-plugin?" is considered as optional. + *

+ * The plugin id and the version are separated by the '@' character. + * For example, the dependency "my-plugin@1.0.0" means that the plugin "my-plugin" with version "1.0.0" is required. + * If the version is not specified, then the plugin is required with any version. + * For example, the dependency "my-plugin" means that the plugin "my-plugin" with any version is required. + * + * @see VersionManager * @author Decebal Suiu */ public class PluginDependency { private String pluginId; private String pluginVersionSupport = "*"; - private boolean optional; + private final boolean optional; public PluginDependency(String dependency) { int index = dependency.indexOf('@'); @@ -44,14 +57,29 @@ public class PluginDependency { } } + /** + * Returns the unique identifier of the plugin. + * + * @return the plugin id + */ public String getPluginId() { return pluginId; } + /** + * Returns the version of the plugin that is required. + * + * @return the version of the plugin that is required + */ public String getPluginVersionSupport() { return pluginVersionSupport; } + /** + * Returns {@code true} if the dependency is optional, {@code false} otherwise. + * + * @return {@code true} if the dependency is optional, {@code false} otherwise + */ public boolean isOptional() { return optional; } @@ -77,4 +105,5 @@ public class PluginDependency { public int hashCode() { return Objects.hash(pluginId, pluginVersionSupport, optional); } + } diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginDescriptor.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginDescriptor.java index 3b92eff..f3c3ccb 100644 --- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginDescriptor.java +++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginDescriptor.java @@ -24,20 +24,65 @@ import java.util.List; */ public interface PluginDescriptor { + /** + * The unique identifier of the plugin. + * + * @return the plugin id + */ String getPluginId(); + /** + * Returns a description of the plugin. + * + * @return the plugin description + */ String getPluginDescription(); + /** + * Returns the fully qualified class name of the plugin class. + * The plugin class must implement the {@link Plugin} interface. + * + * @return the plugin class + */ String getPluginClass(); + /** + * Returns the plugin version. + * The version must be unique for each release of the plugin. + * The version is used to check if the plugin is compatible with the application. + * + * @see VersionManager + * @return the plugin version + */ String getVersion(); + /** + * Returns the required version of the application. + * + * @return the required version of the application + */ String getRequires(); + /** + * Returns the author of the plugin. + * + * @return the author of the plugin + */ String getProvider(); + /** + * Returns the license of the plugin. + * + * @return the license of the plugin + */ String getLicense(); + /** + * Returns the dependencies of the plugin. + * A dependency is represented by a {@link PluginDependency} object. + * + * @return the dependencies of the plugin + */ List getDependencies(); } diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginDescriptorFinder.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginDescriptorFinder.java index 35185af..bff386c 100644 --- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginDescriptorFinder.java +++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginDescriptorFinder.java @@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ import java.nio.file.Path; /** * Find a plugin descriptor for a plugin path. + *

* You can find the plugin descriptor in manifest file {@link ManifestPluginDescriptorFinder}, * properties file {@link PropertiesPluginDescriptorFinder}, xml file, * java services (with {@link java.util.ServiceLoader}), etc. @@ -28,10 +29,19 @@ import java.nio.file.Path; public interface PluginDescriptorFinder { /** - * Returns true if this finder is applicable to the given {@link Path}. + * Returns {@code true} if this finder is applicable to the given {@code pluginPath}. + * This is used to select the appropriate finder for a given plugin path. + * + * @param pluginPath the plugin path */ boolean isApplicable(Path pluginPath); + /** + * Find the plugin descriptor for the given {@code pluginPath}. + * + * @param pluginPath the plugin path + * @return the plugin descriptor or {@code null} if not found + */ PluginDescriptor find(Path pluginPath); } diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginFactory.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginFactory.java index 2eeb6e7..8129e64 100644 --- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginFactory.java +++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginFactory.java @@ -16,10 +16,16 @@ package org.pf4j; /** - * Creates a plugin instance. + * It's responsible for creating a plugin instance. */ public interface PluginFactory { + /** + * Create a plugin instance. + * + * @param pluginWrapper the plugin wrapper + * @return a plugin instance + */ Plugin create(PluginWrapper pluginWrapper); } diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginLoader.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginLoader.java index ee98109..c66349b 100644 --- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginLoader.java +++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginLoader.java @@ -19,19 +19,30 @@ import java.nio.file.Path; /** * Load all information (classes) needed by a plugin. + *

+ * The plugin loader is responsible for creating a class loader for a plugin + * and loading all classes/resources needed by the plugin. * * @author Decebal Suiu */ public interface PluginLoader { /** - * Returns true if this loader is applicable to the given {@link Path}. + * Returns {@code true} if this loader is applicable to the given plugin path. + * This is used to select the appropriate loader for a given plugin path. * - * @param pluginPath - * @return + * @param pluginPath the plugin path + * @return true if this loader is applicable to the given {@link Path} */ boolean isApplicable(Path pluginPath); + /** + * Load all information (classes) needed by a plugin. + * + * @param pluginPath the plugin path + * @param pluginDescriptor the plugin descriptor + * @return the class loader for the plugin + */ ClassLoader loadPlugin(Path pluginPath, PluginDescriptor pluginDescriptor); } diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginManager.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginManager.java index b717656..5fd36cf 100644 --- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginManager.java +++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginManager.java @@ -141,6 +141,12 @@ public interface PluginManager { */ boolean deletePlugin(String pluginId); + /** + * Retrieves the class loader for the specified plugin. + * + * @param pluginId the unique plugin identifier, specified in its metadata + * @return the class loader for the plugin + */ ClassLoader getPluginClassLoader(String pluginId); List> getExtensionClasses(String pluginId); @@ -153,6 +159,12 @@ public interface PluginManager { List getExtensions(Class type, String pluginId); + /** + * Retrieves the extensions for the specified plugin. + * + * @param pluginId the unique plugin identifier, specified in its metadata + * @return the extensions for the plugin + */ List getExtensions(String pluginId); Set getExtensionClassNames(String pluginId); @@ -165,14 +177,14 @@ public interface PluginManager { RuntimeMode getRuntimeMode(); /** - * Returns {@code true} if the runtime mode is {@code RuntimeMode.DEVELOPMENT}. + * Returns {@code true} if the runtime mode is {@link RuntimeMode#DEVELOPMENT}. */ default boolean isDevelopment() { return RuntimeMode.DEVELOPMENT.equals(getRuntimeMode()); } /** - * Returns {@code true} if the runtime mode is not {@code RuntimeMode.DEVELOPMENT}. + * Returns {@code true} if the runtime mode is not {@link RuntimeMode#DEVELOPMENT}. */ default boolean isNotDevelopment() { return !isDevelopment(); @@ -193,7 +205,7 @@ public interface PluginManager { * disables all version checking. * * @default 0.0.0 - * @param version + * @param version the system version */ void setSystemVersion(String version); @@ -215,7 +227,7 @@ public interface PluginManager { Path getPluginsRoot(); /** - * Gets the a read-only list of all paths of the folders where plugins are installed. + * Gets a read-only list of all paths of the folders where plugins are installed. * * @return Paths of plugins roots */ diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginRepository.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginRepository.java index 6bc2356..c5f2569 100644 --- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginRepository.java +++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginRepository.java @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ import java.nio.file.Path; import java.util.List; /** - * Directory that contains plugins. A plugin could be a {@code directory}, @code zip} or {@code jar} file. + * Directory that contains plugins. A plugin could be a {@code directory}, {@code zip} or {@code jar} file. * * @author Decebal Suiu * @author Mário Franco diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginState.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginState.java index e28fc30..989157f 100644 --- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginState.java +++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginState.java @@ -16,6 +16,14 @@ package org.pf4j; /** + * The state of a plugin. + *

+ * Lifecycle of a plugin: + * 

+ * CREATED -> RESOLVED -> STARTED -> STOPPED
+ * CREATED -> DISABLED
+ * CREATED -> FAILED
+ *
  * @author Decebal Suiu
  */
 public enum PluginState {
@@ -51,14 +59,14 @@ public enum PluginState {
      */
     FAILED("FAILED");
 
-    private String status;
+    private final String status;
 
-    private PluginState(String status) {
+    PluginState(String status) {
         this.status = status;
     }
 
     public boolean equals(String status) {
-    	return (status == null ? false : this.status.equalsIgnoreCase(status));
+        return (this.status.equalsIgnoreCase(status));
     }
 
     @Override
@@ -66,13 +74,20 @@ public enum PluginState {
         return status;
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Parse a string to a {@link PluginState}.
+     *
+     * @param string the string to parse
+     * @return the {@link PluginState} or null if the string is not a valid state
+     */
     public static PluginState parse(String string) {
-		for (PluginState status : values()) {
-			if (status.equals(string)) {
-				return status;
-			}
-		}
+        for (PluginState status : values()) {
+            if (status.equals(string)) {
+                return status;
+            }
+        }
+
+        return null;
+    }
 
-		return null;
-	}
 }
diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginStateEvent.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginStateEvent.java
index 8a3b9af..99ef91c 100644
--- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginStateEvent.java
+++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginStateEvent.java
@@ -18,6 +18,12 @@ package org.pf4j;
 import java.util.EventObject;
 
 /**
+ * Event object that indicates a change in the state of a plugin.
+ * The event is propagated to all registered listeners.
+ * The event source is the {@link PluginManager} that changed the state of the plugin.
+ * The event object contains the plugin that changed its state and the old state.
+ *
+ * @see PluginStateListener
  * @author Decebal Suiu
  */
 public class PluginStateEvent extends EventObject {
@@ -32,19 +38,39 @@ public class PluginStateEvent extends EventObject {
         this.oldState = oldState;
     }
 
+    /**
+     * The object on which the Event initially occurred.
+     *
+     * @return the PluginManager that changed the state of the plugin
+     */
     @Override
     public PluginManager getSource() {
         return (PluginManager) super.getSource();
     }
 
+    /**
+     * The plugin that changed its state.
+     *
+     * @return the plugin that changed its state
+     */
     public PluginWrapper getPlugin() {
         return plugin;
     }
 
+    /**
+     * The new state of the plugin.
+     *
+     * @return the new state of the plugin
+     */
     public PluginState getPluginState() {
         return plugin.getPluginState();
     }
 
+    /**
+     * The old state of the plugin.
+     *
+     * @return the old state of the plugin
+     */
     public PluginState getOldState() {
         return oldState;
     }
diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginStateListener.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginStateListener.java
index ba65860..7b9a412 100644
--- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginStateListener.java
+++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginStateListener.java
@@ -18,14 +18,19 @@ package org.pf4j;
 import java.util.EventListener;
 
 /**
- * PluginStateListener defines the interface for an object that listens to plugin state changes.
+ * Defines the interface for an object that listens to plugin state changes.
+ * 

+ * The class that is interested in processing a plugin state event implements this interface.
  *
+ * @see PluginStateEvent
  * @author Decebal Suiu
  */
 public interface PluginStateListener extends EventListener {
 
     /**
-     * Invoked when a plugin's state (for example DISABLED, STARTED) is changed.
+     * Invoked when a plugin's state (for example {@link PluginState#DISABLED}, {@link PluginState#STARTED}) is changed.
+     *
+     * @param event the plugin state event
      */
     void pluginStateChanged(PluginStateEvent event);
 
diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginStatusProvider.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginStatusProvider.java
index 46967b2..4fa9113 100644
--- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginStatusProvider.java
+++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginStatusProvider.java
@@ -16,6 +16,12 @@
 package org.pf4j;
 
 /**
+ * Provides a way to check if a plugin is disabled and to disable/enable a plugin.
+ * 

+ * This is useful when you want to store the plugin status in a database or in a file.
+ *
+ * @see PluginState#DISABLED
+ *
  * @author Decebal Suiu
  * @author Mário Franco
  */
diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginWrapper.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginWrapper.java
index 64a14d2..21f7b25 100644
--- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginWrapper.java
+++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/PluginWrapper.java
@@ -24,13 +24,13 @@ import java.nio.file.Path;
  */
 public class PluginWrapper {
 
-    private PluginManager pluginManager;
-    private PluginDescriptor descriptor;
-    private Path pluginPath;
-    private ClassLoader pluginClassLoader;
+    private final PluginManager pluginManager;
+    private final PluginDescriptor descriptor;
+    private final Path pluginPath;
+    private final ClassLoader pluginClassLoader;
     private PluginFactory pluginFactory;
     private PluginState pluginState;
-    private RuntimeMode runtimeMode;
+    private final RuntimeMode runtimeMode;
 
     private Throwable failedException;
 
@@ -48,6 +48,8 @@ public class PluginWrapper {
 
     /**
      * Returns the plugin manager.
+     *
+     * @return the plugin manager
      */
     public PluginManager getPluginManager() {
         return pluginManager;
@@ -55,6 +57,8 @@ public class PluginWrapper {
 
     /**
      * Returns the plugin descriptor.
+     *
+     * @return the plugin descriptor
      */
     public PluginDescriptor getDescriptor() {
         return descriptor;
@@ -62,20 +66,29 @@ public class PluginWrapper {
 
     /**
      * Returns the path of this plugin.
+     *
+     * @return the path of this plugin
      */
     public Path getPluginPath() {
         return pluginPath;
     }
 
     /**
-     * Returns the plugin class loader used to load classes and resources
-     * for this plug-in. The class loader can be used to directly access
-     * plug-in resources and classes.
+     * Returns the plugin {@link ClassLoader} used to load classes and resources for this plug-in.
+     * 

+     * The class loader can be used to directly access plug-in resources and classes.
+     *
+     * @return the plugin class loader
      */
     public ClassLoader getPluginClassLoader() {
         return pluginClassLoader;
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Returns the plugin instance.
+     *
+     * @return the plugin instance
+     */
     public Plugin getPlugin() {
         if (plugin == null) {
             plugin = pluginFactory.create(this);
@@ -84,16 +97,26 @@ public class PluginWrapper {
         return plugin;
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Returns the plugin factory.
+     *
+     * @return the plugin factory
+     */
     public PluginState getPluginState() {
         return pluginState;
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Returns the runtime mode.
+     *
+     * @return the runtime mode
+     */
     public RuntimeMode getRuntimeMode() {
         return runtimeMode;
     }
 
     /**
-     * Shortcut
+     * Shortcut for {@code getDescriptor().getPluginId()}.
      */
     public String getPluginId() {
         return getDescriptor().getPluginId();
@@ -133,10 +156,20 @@ public class PluginWrapper {
         return "PluginWrapper [descriptor=" + descriptor + ", pluginPath=" + pluginPath + "]";
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Used internally by the framework to set the plugin factory.
+     *
+     * @param pluginState the plugin state
+     */
     public void setPluginState(PluginState pluginState) {
         this.pluginState = pluginState;
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Used internally by the framework to set the plugin factory.
+     *
+     * @param pluginFactory the plugin factory
+     */
     public void setPluginFactory(PluginFactory pluginFactory) {
         this.pluginFactory = pluginFactory;
     }
@@ -144,11 +177,18 @@ public class PluginWrapper {
     /**
      * Returns the exception with which the plugin fails to start.
      * See @{link PluginStatus#FAILED}.
+     *
+     * @return the exception with which the plugin fails to start
      */
     public Throwable getFailedException() {
         return failedException;
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Used internally by the framework to set the exception with which the plugin fails to start.
+     *
+     * @param failedException the exception with which the plugin fails to start
+     */
     public void setFailedException(Throwable failedException) {
         this.failedException = failedException;
     }
diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/RuntimeMode.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/RuntimeMode.java
index 909cc38..d3c00bd 100644
--- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/RuntimeMode.java
+++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/RuntimeMode.java
@@ -20,6 +20,12 @@ import java.util.Map;
 import java.util.NoSuchElementException;
 
 /**
+ * The runtime mode of the PF4J application.
+ * 

+ * The runtime mode is used to determine the behavior of the application.
+ * For example, in development mode, the application may display detailed error messages,
+ * while in deployment mode, the application may display a generic error message.
+ *
  * @author Decebal Suiu
  */
 public enum RuntimeMode {
@@ -51,6 +57,13 @@ public enum RuntimeMode {
         return name;
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Returns the runtime mode with the specified name.
+     *
+     * @param name the name of the runtime mode
+     * @return the runtime mode with the specified name
+     * @throws NoSuchElementException if the runtime mode with the specified name is not found
+     */
     public static RuntimeMode byName(String name) {
         if (map.containsKey(name)) {
             return map.get(name);
diff --git a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/VersionManager.java b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/VersionManager.java
index 5caf9e2..e3e2737 100644
--- a/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/VersionManager.java
+++ b/pf4j/src/main/java/org/pf4j/VersionManager.java
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ import java.util.Comparator;
 
 /**
  * Manager responsible for versions of plugins.
+ * It's used to check if a version matches a constraint and to compare two versions.
  *
  * @author Decebal Suiu
  */
@@ -28,17 +29,17 @@ public interface VersionManager {
      * Check if a {@code constraint} and a {@code version} match.
      * A possible constrain can be {@code >=1.0.0 & <2.0.0}.
      *
-     * @param version
-     * @param constraint
-     * @return
+     * @param version the version to check
+     * @param constraint the constraint to check
+     * @return {@code true} if the version matches the constraint, {@code false} otherwise
      */
     boolean checkVersionConstraint(String version, String constraint);
 
     /**
      * Compare two versions. It's similar with {@link Comparator#compare(Object, Object)}.
      *
-     * @param v1
-     * @param v2
+     * @param v1 the first version to compare
+     * @param v2 the second version to compare
      */
     int compareVersions(String v1, String v2);