The Proxy Pattern — A Simple Guide

Isaac Cummings
Sep 5, 2018 · 3 min read
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The proxy design pattern is one that i don’t see used in production systems very frequently. I also hear one overwhelmingly loud question: “How is this different from the Decorator Pattern?”. In order to answer this question, lets consider the analogy that the proxy pattern represents. Suppose your home town is going to have a town meeting, and all residents are invited. The meeting, however, happens to be on a day when you will…

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I’m a software developer, architect and otherwise average guy. I believe we learn the most through writing, and teaching.

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