Extensibility Patterns

Extensibility patterns focus on how to add functionality to a system without modifying its existing code. They provide ways to design systems that are open for extension but closed for modification, promoting flexibility and maintainability.

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Plug-in

behavioral extensibility

The Plug-in pattern defines a framework where software functionality can be extended without modifying the core application code. It achieves this by defining extension points—interfaces or abstract classes—that allow third-party developers or internal teams to add features dynamically. These extensions, known as …

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Plug-in