*
     * @return if it is a snapshot
     */
    boolean isSnapshot();

    /**
     * Gets the artifact quality this metadata refers to. One of {@link #RELEASE}, {@link #SNAPSHOT} or
     * {@link #RELEASE_OR_SNAPSHOT}.
     *
     * @return The artifact quality this metadata refers to.
     */
    int getNature();

    /**
     * Gets the policy that applies to this metadata regarding the specified repository.
     *