Frequently asked questions
Q1. What is the difference between the Decorator pattern and Proxy pattern?
A: A Decorator adds behavior to the object that it decorates at runtime, while a Proxy controls access to an object. The relationship between Proxy and RealSubject is at compile time and not dynamic.
Q2. What are the disadvantages of the Proxy pattern?
A: The Proxy pattern can increase the response time. For instance, if the Proxy is not well-architectured or has some performance issues, it can add to the response time of RealSubject. Generally, it all depends on how well a Proxy is written.
Q3. Can the client access RealSubject independently?
A: Yes, but there are certain advantages that Proxies provide such as virtual, remote, and others, so it's ...
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