import { DaprClientOptions } from "../../types/DaprClientOptions";
/**
 * Base Dapr client interface for managing client lifecycle and initialization.
 * Handles connection management to the Dapr sidecar and provides options configuration.
 */
export default interface IClient {
    /**
     * Configuration options for the Dapr client.
     * Contains settings for sidecar address, port, protocol, and other connection parameters.
     */
    options: DaprClientOptions;
    /**
     * Retrieves the underlying client instance.
     *
     * @param requiresInitialization - If true, ensures the client is initialized before returning.
     * Defaults to false.
     * @returns A promise that resolves to the internal client instance.
     *
     * @see https://docs.dapr.io/reference/api/
     */
    getClient(requiresInitialization?: boolean): Promise<any>;
    /**
     * Sets the initialization state of the client.
     *
     * @param isInitialized - Boolean flag indicating whether the client is initialized.
     * Used internally to track connection state to the Dapr sidecar.
     */
    setIsInitialized(isInitialized: boolean): void;
    /**
     * Checks if the client is initialized and connected to the sidecar.
     *
     * @returns True if the client has completed initialization; false otherwise.
     */
    getIsInitialized(): boolean;
    /**
     * Stops the client and closes the connection to the Dapr sidecar.
     *
     * @returns A promise that resolves when the client has been stopped.
     *
     * @see https://docs.dapr.io/concepts/dapr-services/sidecar/
     */
    stop(): Promise<void>;
    /**
     * Starts the client and establishes a connection to the Dapr sidecar.
     *
     * @returns A promise that resolves when the client has been initialized and connected.
     *
     * @see https://docs.dapr.io/concepts/dapr-services/sidecar/
     */
    start(): Promise<void>;
}