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In designing a Library Management System, which design pattern best handles the dynamic assignment of different user roles (e.g., Member, Librarian, Guest) with varying permissions?

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OOP & Design Patterns - Design a Library Management System - LLD with Relationships & Edge Cases
In designing a Library Management System, which design pattern best handles the dynamic assignment of different user roles (e.g., Member, Librarian, Guest) with varying permissions?
AStrategy pattern to encapsulate role-specific behaviors and switch them at runtime
BFactory pattern to create user objects based on role type
CObserver pattern to notify users of book availability changes
DSingleton pattern to ensure only one instance of each role exists
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Identify the need for dynamic behavior changes based on user roles

    The system requires different behaviors for users depending on their roles, which can change or be assigned dynamically.
  2. Step 2: Evaluate design patterns for behavior encapsulation and flexibility

    The Strategy pattern allows encapsulating algorithms or behaviors and switching them at runtime, fitting the need for role-based permissions.
  3. Step 3: Analyze other options and their limitations

    Singleton ensures single instances but does not handle behavior changes; Observer is for event notification, not role behavior; Factory creates objects but does not manage behavior switching.
  4. Final Answer:

    Option A -> Option A
  5. Quick Check:

    Strategy pattern fits dynamic role behavior switching [OK]
Quick Trick: Dynamic behavior changes -> Strategy pattern [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing Factory with behavior management
  • Using Singleton for role instances
  • Choosing Observer for user role behavior
Trap Explanation:
PITFALL
  • Candidates often pick Factory or Singleton, misunderstanding that these patterns don't encapsulate behavior changes dynamically.
Interviewer Note:
CONTEXT
  • Tests understanding of behavioral design patterns in role-based access control.
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