Strategy Design Pattern


 definition
 UML diagram
 participants
 sample code in C#


definition

Define a family of algorithms, encapsulate each one, and make them interchangeable. Strategy lets the algorithm vary independently from clients that use it.

Frequency of use:   medium high

UML class diagram

participants

    The classes and/or objects participating in this pattern are:

  • Strategy  (SortStrategy)
    • declares an interface common to all supported algorithms. Context uses this interface to call the algorithm defined by a ConcreteStrategy
  • ConcreteStrategy  (QuickSort, ShellSort, MergeSort)
    • implements the algorithm using the Strategy interface
  • Context  (SortedList)
    • is configured with a ConcreteStrategy object
    • maintains a reference to a Strategy object
    • may define an interface that lets Strategy access its data.

sample code in C#

This structural code demonstrates the Strategy pattern which encapsulates functionality in the form of an object. This allows clients to dynamically change algorithmic strategies.

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// Strategy pattern -- Structural example




This real-world code demonstrates the Strategy pattern which encapsulates sorting algorithms in the form of sorting objects. This allows clients to dynamically change sorting strategies including Quicksort, Shellsort, and Mergesort.

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// Strategy pattern -- Real World example




This .NET optimized code demonstrates the same real-world situation as above but uses modern, built-in .NET features, such as, generics, reflection, object initializers, automatic properties, etc.

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// Strategy pattern -- .NET optimized




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