Medium Analyze Software Design Patterns Multiple Choice
What is the key structural difference between Decorator and Proxy patterns?
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Answer Options
A Decorator wraps objects to add behavior; Proxy wraps objects to control access
B Proxy adds new methods; Decorator only modifies existing ones
C Decorator is used at compile time; Proxy is used at runtime
D There is no difference — they are identical patterns
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