Design patterns: Magic or myth?

Budgen, David

Abstract

A mapping study of design pattern literature combined with two follow-on surveys shows only limited empirical evidence that the 'Gang of Four' patterns provide a useful way of transferring design knowledge or that their use will lead to better designs. © 1984-2012 IEEE.

Citation

Budgen, D. (2013). Design patterns: Magic or myth?. IEEE Software, 30(2), 87-90. https://doi.org/10.1109/MS.2013.26

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jun 28, 2013
• Deposit Date: Feb 22, 2025
• Journal: IEEE Software
• Print ISSN: 0740-7459
• Electronic ISSN: 1937-4194
• Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 30
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 87-90
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/MS.2013.26
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/3500639