Kinds Of Patterns

The word pattern means many things to many people...

an adjustable template like a DressPattern
a partially specified key as in RegularExpressions
recurring structures as in art or music

Even within our community patterns can be...

a frequently occurring diagram fragment à la PeterCoad
a problem solving configuration of objects and protocols à la DesignPatterns
an essay in the style of ChristopherAlexander
a "GammaPattern"
a "GenerativePattern"
ProgrammingIdioms
a StoryPattern? like Kent's QueueStory

(PaulChisholm: I think there may also be KindsOfPatternLanguages.)

And, there is always pressure to create AntiPatterns and MetaPatterns.

The diversity leads some to PatternSkepticism.

EditText of this page (last edited July 28, 2004)
FindPage by browsing or searching

This page mirrored in WikiPagesAboutWhatArePatterns as of April 29, 2006