Design patterns · interview question
In the context of an e-commerce application, you want to add both gift wrapping and seasonal discounts to the base price of an item without altering the original item class. Which design pattern is most suitable?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. Decorator
Why
The Decorator pattern is ideal for adding additional responsibilities to an object dynamically. It provides a flexible alternative to subclassing for extending functionality.
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