import type { RouteInfo } from '../interfaces';
/**
 * Registry for managing and querying route information in the application
 *
 * Provides functionality to:
 * - Register new routes with their metadata
 * - Query routes by various criteria (controller, method, path)
 * - Access route information for documentation and debugging
 * - Manage route lifecycle (registration and cleanup)
 *
 * The registry maintains a read-only view of routes to prevent unintended modifications
 */
export declare class RouteRegistry {
    /**
     * Internal storage for registered routes
     * Maintains the complete list of routes in registration order
     */
    private static readonly routes;
    /**
     * Registers a new route in the application
     * @param routeInfo - Complete route information including path, method, and handler details
     * @throws {Error} If the route information is invalid or incomplete
     */
    static registerRoute(routeInfo: RouteInfo): void;
    /**
     * Retrieves all registered routes in the application
     * @returns A read-only array of all route information
     * Routes are returned in their registration order
     */
    static getRoutes(): ReadonlyArray<RouteInfo>;
    /**
     * Retrieves all routes registered for a specific controller
     * @param controllerName - Name or symbol identifying the controller
     * @returns A read-only array of routes belonging to the specified controller
     * Returns an empty array if no routes are found for the controller
     */
    static getRoutesByController(controllerName: string | symbol): ReadonlyArray<RouteInfo>;
    /**
     * Retrieves all routes registered for a specific HTTP method
     * @param method - HTTP method to filter by (case-insensitive)
     * @returns A read-only array of routes handling the specified HTTP method
     * Returns an empty array if no routes are found for the method
     */
    static getRoutesByMethod(method: string): ReadonlyArray<RouteInfo>;
    /**
     * Retrieves routes matching a specific path pattern
     * @param pattern - Regular expression to match against route paths
     * @returns A read-only array of routes whose paths match the pattern
     * Returns an empty array if no matching routes are found
     * @example
     * ```ts
     * // Find all routes containing 'users'
     * const userRoutes = RouteRegistry.getRoutesByPath(/users/);
     * ```
     */
    static getRoutesByPath(pattern: RegExp): ReadonlyArray<RouteInfo>;
    /**
     * Removes all registered routes from the registry
     * Primarily used for testing and development purposes
     * Use with caution in production environments
     */
    static clear(): void;
}