Design Patterns

Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, John Vlissides

10 people recommended it in 7 threads, 2011–2023.

4 commenters pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

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