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02: Scenarios based Java OO concepts & GoF design patterns – naive Template Method pattern

Scenarios based Java OO concepts & GoF design patterns


03: Scenarios based Java OO concepts & GoF design patterns – Strategy Pattern

The following post improves on the design flaws listed in the previous post entitled 02: Scenarios based Java OO design & GoF design patterns – naive Template Method pattern. Scenario:…



12 Java design patterns interview Q&As

Q1. Why use design patterns? A1. 1) Capture design experience from the past: E.g. Facade and value object patterns evolved from performance problems experienced due to multiple remote calls. 2)…



14: Singleton design pattern in Java & 5 key follow up Interview Q&As

When you are asked in job interviews to explain a design pattern that you had used, many pick “singleton” as it is easy to explain. But, “singleton” design pattern does…



Builder pattern and immutability in Java

Next time you are asked to explain a design pattern in an interview, you could pick this as opposed to the very common factory and singleton design patterns. Q1. How…



Design pattern intents interview Q&A

Q1. Why do Proxy, Decorator, Adapter, Bridge, and Facade design patterns look very similar? A1. Some design patterns do have subtle differences, and it is important to understand the intent…



Flyweight design pattern to improve memory usage & performance

Flyweight pattern is about sharing a collection of objects. The flyweight design pattern is a structural pattern used to improve memory usage and performance (i.e. due to shorter and less…



Java ExecutorService with strategy design pattern to execute concurrently & sequentially

Java executor framework for running multi-threaded applications concurrently, sequentially, and with a strategy design pattern to switch between sequential and concurrent execution. 1. Running concurrently



Proxy design pattern in Java with service retry example

Design pattern: If you are asked to describe or talk about a design pattern, you could mention this dynamic proxy class as a proxy design pattern. Many pick either singleton…



Why do Proxy, Decorator, Adapter, Bridge, and Facade design patterns look similar? What are the differences?

There are often patterns that look very similar, but differ in their intent. Most patterns use polymorphism with interface inheritance. Strategy and state design patterns are very similar as well. Proxy, Decorator, Adapter, and Bridge are all variations on “wrapping” a class. Facade design pattern is a container for the classes in another sub system.…



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