What are some examples of the Strategy Pattern in C++?

What are some examples of the Strategy Pattern in C++?

The Strategy Pattern is a behavioral design pattern that enables selecting an algorithm's behavior at runtime. In C++, you can implement it using interfaces and classes.

Can you give me a specific example?

Sure! Imagine you have a sorting strategy. You can create a base class SortStrategy with a method sort(), and then derive classes like BubbleSort and QuickSort that implement the sort() method differently.

How do I switch between different strategies?

You can use a context class that holds a reference to a SortStrategy object. You can change the strategy at runtime by calling a method to set a new strategy.

What are the benefits of using the Strategy Pattern?

The main benefits include increased flexibility, easier maintenance, and the ability to introduce new strategies without modifying existing code.