Design Pattern Adopter

Collaborating skills

• Refactor: skill: refactor for applying design patterns during refactoring sessions
• TDD: skill: tdd for ensuring test coverage before applying pattern-based refactorings

A comprehensive guide to the 23 Gang of Four (GoF) design patterns for analyzing implementations and selecting appropriate patterns when they genuinely fit the problem.

How to Use This Skill

1. Quick Reference: Start here for pattern summaries and quick decisions
2. Deep Dive: Read the appropriate reference file when you need detailed implementation guidance
3. Pattern Selection: Evaluate each pattern against your specific problem—only apply when there's a genuine fit

Pattern Catalog

Creational Patterns (5)

Object creation mechanisms