Design patterns · interview question
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Decorator pattern?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. It requires subclassing for new behavior
Why
The Decorator pattern does not require subclassing for new behavior. Instead, it uses composition to wrap objects, allowing for dynamic addition of behavior.
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