import { Observable } from 'rxjs';
/**
 * A handler for a distributed lock that can be released.
 * @category Platform
 */
export interface DistributedLock {
    /** Releases the lock. */
    release(): void;
    /**
     * Whether the lock has been released.
     * @returns True if the lock has been released.
     */
    isReleased(): boolean;
    /**
     * Observes when the lock is released (It may be released due to a connection issue)
     * @returns An observable that emits when the lock is released.
     */
    observeRelease(): Observable<void>;
}