What is the Factory Method Pattern? If you are looking for a way to encapsulate the creation of objects, factory patterns are just what you need. There are multiple factory patterns but in this post I will just be focusing on the Factory Method Pattern. It is a factory pattern so we should expect the … [Read more…]
What is the Decorator Pattern? Ever find yourself creating derived classes to add new or variant behavior from an existing class? I have. It seems like a good idea to start but can quickly become a complex maintenance nightmare. I have learned my lesson and avoid falling into that mindset when I need to add … [Read more…]
What is the Observer Pattern? The Observer Pattern is a design pattern that allows any number of objects to observe state of a single object and be informed of any changes. The single object is typically described as the subject where the objects interested in changes of the subject are known as observers. The observers … [Read more…]
When I first heard about common areas for teams to work I have to admit I wasn’t too keen on the idea. I wanted my own space and privacy which I had come accustom to. I also thought that there would be too many distractions that would negatively affect my productivity. Most engineers I worked … [Read more…]