/**
 * Base Dapr server interface for managing server lifecycle.
 * Handles server initialization and provides access to the underlying server implementation.
 *
 * @see https://docs.dapr.io/developing-applications/building-blocks/service-invocation/
 */
export default interface IServer {
    /**
     * Retrieves the server's address including host and port.
     *
     * @returns The server address as a string (e.g., "localhost:3000").
     */
    getServerAddress(): string;
    /**
     * Retrieves the underlying server instance.
     * The type depends on the implementation (Express app, gRPC server, etc.).
     *
     * @returns The internal server implementation instance.
     */
    getServer(): any;
    /**
     * Retrieves the underlying server implementation object.
     * Similar to getServer() but may provide additional implementation-specific details.
     *
     * @returns The internal server implementation instance.
     */
    getServerImpl(): any;
    /**
     * Starts the server and begins listening for incoming requests.
     *
     * @param host - The host address to bind to (e.g., "localhost", "0.0.0.0").
     * @param port - The port number to listen on (e.g., "3000", "50001" for gRPC).
     * @returns A promise that resolves when the server has started successfully.
     *
     * @see https://docs.dapr.io/concepts/dapr-services/sidecar/
     */
    start(host: string, port: string): Promise<void>;
    /**
     * Stops the server and closes all connections.
     * Allows the server to gracefully shut down before terminating.
     *
     * @returns A promise that resolves when the server has stopped.
     *
     * @see https://docs.dapr.io/concepts/dapr-services/sidecar/
     */
    stop(): Promise<void>;
}