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Design patterns are typical solutions to common problemsin software design. Each pattern is like a blueprintthat you can customize to solve a particulardesign problem in your code.
Catalog of patterns
List of 22 classic design patterns,grouped by their intent.
Benefits of patterns
Patterns are a toolkit of solutions to commonproblems in software design. They definea common language that helps your teamcommunicate more efficiently.
Classification
Design patterns differ by their complexity, level ofdetail and scale of applicability. In addition,they can be categorized by their intentand divided into three groups.
History of patterns
Who invented patterns and when?Can you use patterns outside softwaredevelopment? How do you do that?
Criticism of patterns
Are patterns as good as advertised?Is it always possible to use them?Can patterns sometimes be harmful?