Design Patterns
Erich Gamma
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Design Patterns
by Erich Gamma, John Vlissides, Richard Helm
Pages
358
Description
Four software designers present a catalog of simple and succinct solutions to commonly occurring design problems, using Smalltalk and C++ in example code. These 23 patterns allow designers to create more flexible, elegant, and ultimately reusable designs without having to rediscover the design solutions themselves. The authors begin by describing what patterns are and how they can help you design object-oriented software. They go on to systematically name, explain, evaluate, and catalog recurring designs in object-oriented systems.
Subjects
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A Representational basis for the development of a distributed expert system for space shuttle flight control
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Learning JavaScript Design Pattern
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Design Patterns?
This edition of Design Patterns has approximately 358 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Design Patterns?
For most readers, Design Patterns typically takes between 7h 28m and 4h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 89,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 58m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 89,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Design Patterns?
The estimated word count for Design Patterns is approximately 89,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Design Patterns?
Design Patterns was written by Erich Gamma, John Vlissides, Richard Helm.