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# Design Patterns
by Erich Gamma, John Vlissides, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson
Programming
Architecture
Software Engineering
Description
Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software — a catalog of reusable solutions to recurring problems in object-oriented software design, covering creational, structural, and behavioral patterns.
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My Notes
Why I Want to Read This
I've repeatedly encountered references to GoF design patterns in codebases and technical discussions, and I want to go to the primary source rather than relying on second-hand summaries.
What I Hope to Learn
I want to develop a stronger vocabulary for describing software solutions. By reading the original catalog, I expect to:
- Recognise common patterns in the codebases I work with
- Communicate more precisely with other developers about design choices
- Understand the intent and trade-offs of each pattern as the authors described them