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Intro Design Pattern

Design patterns are common solutions to common programming problems that are described in a reusable form. The most well-known design patterns are the 23 patterns described in the book Design Patterns by Gamma et al (Gang of Four). Learning design patterns helps programmers communicate better and solve problems more efficiently by learning from experienced developers. While design patterns are not required, they are important for object-oriented programmers, especially Java programmers, to be familiar with common solutions and how more experienced programmers approach problem-solving.

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Intro Design Pattern

Design patterns are common solutions to common programming problems that are described in a reusable form. The most well-known design patterns are the 23 patterns described in the book Design Patterns by Gamma et al (Gang of Four). Learning design patterns helps programmers communicate better and solve problems more efficiently by learning from experienced developers. While design patterns are not required, they are important for object-oriented programmers, especially Java programmers, to be familiar with common solutions and how more experienced programmers approach problem-solving.

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About Design Pattern

What is the design pattern?


If a problem occurs over and over again, a solution to that problem has been used effectively.
That solution is described as a pattern. The design patterns are language-independent strategies
for solving common object-oriented design problems. When you make a design, you should
know the names of some common solutions. Learning design patterns is good for people to
communicate each other effectively. In fact, you may have been familiar with some design
patterns, you may not use well-known names to describe them. SUN suggests GOF (Gang Of
Four--four pioneer guys who wrote a book named "Design Patterns"- Elements of Reusable
Object-Oriented Software), so we use that book as our guide to describe solutions. Please make
you be familiar with these terms and learn how other people solve the code problems.

Do I have to use the design pattern?


If you want to be a professional Java developer, you should know at least some popular solutions
to coding problems. Such solutions have been proved efficient and effective by the experienced
developers. These solutions are described as so-called design patterns. Learning design patterns
speeds up your experience accumulation in OOA/OOD. Once you grasped them, you would be
benefit from them for all your life and jump up yourselves to be a master of designing and
developing. Furthermore, you will be able to use these terms to communicate with your fellows
or assessors more effectively.

Many programmers with many years experience don't know design patterns, but as an Object-
Oriented programmer, you have to know them well, especially for new Java programmers.
Actually, when you solved a coding problem, you have used a design pattern. You may not use a
popular name to describe it or may not choose an effective way to better intellectually control
over what you built. Learning how the experienced developers to solve the coding problems and
trying to use them in your project are a best way to earn your experience and certification.

Remember that learning the design patterns will really change how you design your code; not
only will you be smarter but will you sound a lot smarter, too.

How many design patterns?


Many. A site says at least 250 existing patterns are used in OO world, including Spaghetti which
refers to poor coding habits. The 23 design patterns by GOF are well known, and more are to be
discovered on the way.

Note that the design patterns are not idioms or algorithms or components.
What is the relationship among these patterns?
Generally, to build a system, you may need many patterns to fit together. Different designer may
use different patterns to solve the same problem. Usually:

Some patterns naturally fit together


One pattern may lead to another
Some patterns are similar and alternative
Patterns are discoverable and documentable
Patterns are not methods or framework
Patterns give you hint to solve a problem effectively

References
Design Patterns -- Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software by GOF.

The Design Patterns, Java Companion -- by James W. Cooper

Sun's core J2EE Patterns

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