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How classes and objects are composed to form larger structures. Adapter, Decorator , Bridge How objects communicate and distribute responsibility. Strategy, Observer, Command Reader Perspectives

: Many consider it a "must-read" for any serious software engineer. Design Patterns Elements of Reusable Object-Ori...

: It created a common language for developers to communicate complex ideas quickly (e.g., "We should use a Singleton here"). How classes and objects are composed to form