Web Services: ○ A proxy could manage the interaction with external web services, controlling when to send requests and how to handle responses. It can also perform

Short answer: dditional checks like authentication or caching. Conclusion: The Proxy Pattern is an excellent design pattern to control access to expensive or sensitive objects.

Real-world example (ShopNest)

Use a GoF pattern in ShopNest only when it removes duplication or makes a change safer—explain the problem it solves in the interview.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.