Incomplete Library Class
Signs and Symptoms
Sooner or later, libraries stop meeting user needs. The only solution to the problem---changing the library---is often impossible since the library is read-only.
Reasons for the Problem
The author of the library hasn’t provided the features you need or has refused to implement them.
Treatment
- To introduce a few methods to a library class, use Introduce Foreign Method.
- For big changes in a class library, use Introduce Local Extension.
Payoff
- Reduces code duplication (instead of creating your own library from scratch, you can still piggy-back off an existing one).
