Composite Pattern Explained: Files, Folders, and Trees
Show notes for the Composite Pattern video — when to use it, real-world examples (file systems, the DOM, React trees), and a code-free mental model.
#structural-patterns
Patterns for composing classes and objects into larger structures while keeping the system flexible and efficient — Adapter, Bridge, Composite, Decorator, Facade, Flyweight, Proxy.
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Bridge Pattern Explained - Kill the Class Explosion | 10/25
Bridge Pattern - the fix for class hierarchies that explode into `RedCircle`, `BlueCircle`, `RedSquare`, `BlueSquare`.
Adapter Pattern Explained - The USB Adapter of Code | 9/25
Adapter Pattern - the software version of a USB-C to USB-A dongle. When two pieces of code need to talk to each other but their interfaces don't match, Adapter…
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