(2005-05-23) Gamma Proper Pattern Use

An interview with Erich Gamma on the proper use of Design Pattern-s. Do not start immediately throwing patterns into a design, but use them as you go and understand more of the problem. Because of this I really like to use patterns after the fact, ReFactor-ing to patterns... When you really need extensibility, then patterns provide you with a way to achieve it and this is cool. But when you don't need it, you should keep your design simple and not add unnecessary levels of indirection.