prometheus/utility/time.go

// Copyright 2013 The Prometheus Authors
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package utility

import (
	"time"
)

// InstantProvider is a basic interface only useful in testing contexts for
// dispensing the time in a controlled manner.
type InstantProvider interface {
	// The current instant.
	Now() time.Time
}

// Time is a simple means for fluently wrapping around standard Go timekeeping
// mechanisms to enhance testability without compromising code readability.
//
// It is sufficient for use on bare initialization.  A provider should be
// set only for test contexts.  When not provided, it emits the current
// system time.
type Time struct {
	// The underlying means through which time is provided, if supplied.
	Provider InstantProvider
}

// Now emits the current instant.
func (t Time) Now() time.Time {
	if t.Provider == nil {
		return time.Now()
	}

	return t.Provider.Now()
}