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Design patterns are formalized best practices that the programmer can use to

solve common problems when designing an application or system.

problems, and it also improves code readability for coders and architects who

are familiar with the patterns.

If you are willing to contribute to the project you will find the relevant information in our[developer wiki](https://github.com/iluwatar/java-design-patterns/wiki).

*[Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software](http://www.amazon.com/Design-Patterns-Elements-Reusable-Object-Oriented/dp/0201633612)

*[Effective Java (2nd Edition)](http://www.amazon.com/Effective-Java-Edition-Joshua-Bloch/dp/0321356683)

*[J2EE Design Patterns](http://www.amazon.com/J2EE-Design-Patterns-William-Crawford/dp/0596004273/ref=sr_1_2)

*[Pattern Oriented Software Architecture Vol I-V](http://www.amazon.com/Pattern-Oriented-Software-Architecture-Volume-Patterns/dp/0471958697)

This project is licensed under the terms of the MIT license.