Chapter 8. The open/closed principle

After completing this chapter, you will be able to

Image Understand different interpretations of the open/closed principle.

Image Treat SOLID code as append-only.

Image Compare and contrast different class extension-point mechanisms.

Image Use protected variation as a guideline for extension points.

The oxymoronic nature of the open/closed ...

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