Design Patterns - Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software

The seminal work by Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, and John Vlissides, often hailed as the "Gang of Four," offers a foundational exploration of design patterns in object-oriented software engineering. This book systematically identifies and catalogs common solutions to recurring design problems, providing a shared vocabulary and framework for developers to create flexible, reusable, and maintainable software. It has profoundly influenced software development practices by bridging theory and practical application.

• Design patterns encapsulate proven solutions to common software design challenges, promoting reuse and reducing complexity.
• Patterns are categorized into Creational, Structural, and Behavioral types, each addressing...

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