Design Patterns stands as an programming classic. Although the book is from the 90’s, I’d heard from gurus that this is a seminal work. I have had to strap the seatbelt in–it’s a difficult read. Probably one of the meatiest introductions ever written. Was this intended to scare away the uninitiated?

Languages used in examples include C++, SmallTalk, and Eiffel. At this point, I am not even looking for Design Patterns in other languages, native languages such as Visual Basic. The hope here is to be versed and to converse in the universal concepts and applications. Classes should be used, inherited in such a way as to make the most efficient systems possible.

It’s a steep learning climb. I’m compelled to take it and apply it in as much work as possible.

If you smell something burning, look in my general direction.