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“Design Patterns” Aren't (2002)
The "design patterns" movement in software claims to have been inspired by the works of architect Christopher Alexander. But an examination of Alexander's books reveals that he was actually talking about something much more interesting.
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2016 | “Design Patterns” Aren't (2002) by Tomte | 310 | 122 |
| Mar 7, 2021 | “Design Patterns” Aren't (2002) by Tomte | 141 | 114 |
| Jun 20, 2011 | Design patterns aren't by henning | 69 | 30 |
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