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Provides a surrogate object to control access to another object.
Used for lazy loading, security, caching, and remote proxies.
Used for lazy loading, security, caching, and remote proxies.
Quick Answer
Proxy pattern provides a surrogate that controls access to another object. Types: Virtual proxy (lazy initialization - create expensive object only when needed), Protection proxy (access control), Remote proxy (represents object in another JVM/network - Java RMI), Logging/caching proxy. Spring AOP uses dynamic proxies to add cross-cutting concerns (transactions, security, logging) without modifying your code.
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