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Decorator

Definition

Adds behavior to an object by wrapping; alternative to subclassing for extension.

As defined in the knowledge graph

Wrapper that adds behaviour around another implementation; Scrutor/Autofac support. — From: Dependency Injection in .NET Core: In-Depth with Code Examples
Structural; wrap object to add behavior. — From: Design Patterns: Creational, Structural, and Behavioral Overview

Related concepts

Extension

Articles mentioning this concept

Dependency Injection in .NET Core: In-Depth with Code Examples Design Patterns: Creational, Structural, and Behavioral Overview Structural Design Patterns in .NET: All 7 Patterns with Full Working Code