Design Patterns have strongly influenced the way that Java was coded. By studying them, we can improve our understanding of the various libraries of the JDK. This discussion had thoughts from different perspectives. On the one camp were those that thought patterns did not matter, but in most cases, it was the misapplication of patterns that was at fault. In the other camps were those that had noticed a positive effect in their teams once good design was studied. We also talk about study groups and how they can assist in helping the comprehension of patterns within a team.

Author: Dr. Heinz Max Kabutz