What is the difference between Extension methods and a Decorator

Although both Decorator and Extension method try to extend the functionality of an existing component without having to modify it, the way they do is different.

  • A decorator wraps an existing functionality to enhance a new functionality,
  • An extension method is syntactical sugar to a static method that is extended over an existing type.

Although both Decorator and Extension method try to extend the functionality of an existing component without having to modify it, the way they do is different.

  • A decorator wraps an existing functionality to enhance a new functionality,
  • An extension method is syntactical sugar to a static method that is extended over an existing type.

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