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What common mistake should you avoid when implementing decorators?
Track: Java
Topic: Design Patterns
Focus: Decorator Pattern
Java: Decorator Pattern
Answer
Introducing cyclic dependencies between decorators.
Creating decorators that depend on each other can lead to cyclic dependencies, causing infinite loops or stack overflow errors. Ensure each decorator independently enhances behavior without assuming the presence of others. For example, a ShippingCostDecorator should not expect a DiscountDecorator to be applied first.
Creating decorators that depend on each other can lead to cyclic dependencies, causing infinite loops or stack overflow errors. Ensure each decorator independently enhances behavior without assuming the presence of others. For example, a ShippingCostDecorator should not expect a DiscountDecorator to be applied first.
Topics: Decorator Pattern Design Patterns Java