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Chapter 8
Actualization
Objectives
During the actualization phase, programmers modify the software and add the
new functionality that the stakeholders requested. While previous phases planned
the change, the actualization follows this plan and modifies the code and the pro-
gram’s functionality. After you have read this chapter, you will know:
◾ Differences between small and large changes
◾ Incorporation of a new responsibility through polymorphism
◾ Incorporation of a new supplier
◾ Incorporation of a new client
◾ Incorporation of a new responsibility through replacement
◾ Change propagation through the old code
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