Introduction

As we conclude this course and the entire course path, let's add one more tool to our tool belt. Since we covered wrap method in a previous lesson, it only makes sense to discuss the wrap class technique, which allows us to expand the behavior of an entire class without altering its original implementation. This approach is particularly useful when we need to add new functionality to a class while preserving its existing behavior, ensuring that the original class remains unchanged and reliable.

Understanding the Wrap Class Technique

The wrap class technique involves creating a new class that encapsulates an existing class to extend its functionality. This is achieved by implementing an interface that the original class adheres to, allowing the new class to intercept and augment the behavior of the original class's methods. This technique is beneficial when we want to add new features without modifying the original class, thus maintaining its integrity and reducing the risk of introducing bugs.

Implementing Wrap Class

To implement a wrap class, we start by defining an interface that both the original and the new wrapping class will implement. This interface ensures that the new class can seamlessly replace the original class in any context where the interface is used. Let's look at a practical example:

In this example, OrderProcessor implements the IOrderProcessor interface. To expand its behavior, we create a that also implements :

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