is there an order to learn Desgin Patterns?

Hello

I'm new in Desgin Patterns, and I dont know how to start. is there an order to learn? I try to learn with the first one in the list (Abstract factory) but its complicated for me then I try with Singleton and I think I understand that one. I dont know, can you recommend an order please?

Thanks.

Alberto Chargoy, Jul 29, 2016

Reply 1

I recommend starting with the Strategy pattern. It was the first pattern I learned, and actually learned it from this site years ago. It is, IMO, the most fundamental of patterns. I would recommend going in this order:

1. Strategy
2. Factory Method
3. Abstract Factory
4. Chain of Command
5. Decorator
6. Builder

After those, there are some very useful small patterns:
1. Adapter
2. Singleton

Above all, my favorite (arguable) pattern / construct is the Rules Engine pattern. It's sole purpose is to eliminate those forever-scrolling long blocks of if else if if if else if if else hell.

Jonathan Hart, Aug 09, 2016