Architectural Patterns

The prime ingredients of a software pattern

Several different formats are used in the literature for describing patterns, and no single format has achieved widespread acceptance. The following elements described will be found in most patterns, even if different headings are used to describe them. In the Opengroup.org site, the following terminologies are used:

• Name: A meaningful and memorable way to refer to the pattern, typically a single word or short phrase.
• Problem: This is a concise description of the problem at hand. It has to throw some light on the intended goals and objectives to be reached within the context.
• Context: The context typically illustrates the preconditions under which the pattern can be applied. That is, it is a description ...