diff --git a/src/pizzashop/ValidationUtils.java b/src/pizzashop/ValidationUtils.java
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+public class ValidationUtils {
+    public static boolean validateOrder(Order order) {
+        // Common validation logic
+        return order != null && order.hasValidDetails();
+    }
+}
+
+// Example usage in existing classes
+// In some other file, e.g., OrderManager.java
+if (ValidationUtils.validateOrder(order)) {
+    // Process order
+}