How does Objective-C runtime support dynamic proxy objects?

Updated May 17, 2026

Short answer

Proxy objects forward messages dynamically using forwarding mechanisms.

Deep explanation

NSProxy and forwardingTargetForSelector allow objects to intercept and reroute method calls. This is used in mocking frameworks, lazy loading systems, and remote procedure calls.

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