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Which of the following problems CANNOT be effectively solved using the Prototype Pattern with deep copy or shallow copy?

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OOP & Design Patterns - Prototype Pattern - Deep Copy vs Shallow Copy
Which of the following problems CANNOT be effectively solved using the Prototype Pattern with deep copy or shallow copy?
ACreating copies of objects with nested mutable references
BCloning objects to avoid expensive reinitialization
CDuplicating objects without affecting the original
DConstructing complex objects step-by-step with varying configurations
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Analyze each option

    Options A, B, and D describe cloning or copying objects, which Prototype Pattern addresses. Constructing complex objects step-by-step with varying configurations describes stepwise construction, which is Builder Pattern's domain.
  2. Step 2: Identify the anti-pattern

    Constructing complex objects step-by-step is not solved by Prototype Pattern but by Builder Pattern.
  3. Final Answer:

    Option D -> Option D
  4. Quick Check:

    Builder Pattern handles stepwise construction, not Prototype -> [OK]
Quick Trick: Stepwise construction is Builder, not Prototype [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing Builder with Prototype
  • Assuming Prototype handles all object creation
Trap Explanation:
PITFALL
  • Candidates often think Prototype handles all object creation, missing Builder's role.
Interviewer Note:
CONTEXT
  • Checks anti-pattern recognition and pattern boundaries.
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