Let’s talk about GOF baby!

So here you are again. If this is your first time, welcome to my blog, and congratulations for trying to learn something new.

What am I talking about?

Software Design Patterns, which are solutions to typical problems that software developers face during development. Trial and error was the method in which these solutions were obtained. A lot of time has been invested in Design Patterns.

What is GOF, and why is it important?

GOF or Gang of Four is the name of the crew that began this movement. Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, and John Vlissides published their book Design Patterns – Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software in 1994. Their method in two basic methods of OOP (objected-oriented programming):

  • Program to an interface not an implementation
  • Favor object composition over inheritance

For more information visit tutorialspoint

Video:

Short explanation on theory of design patterns in JAVA

Resources:

https://www.tutorialspoint.com/design_pattern/design_pattern_overview.htm