This chapter covers the state pattern.
GoF Definition
Allow an object to alter its behavior when its internal state changes. The object will appear to change its class.
Concept
Suppose that you are dealing with a large-scale application where the codebase is rapidly growing. As a result, the situation becomes complex and you may need to introduce lots of if-else blocks/switch statements to guard the various conditions. The state pattern fits in such a context. It allows your objects to behave differently based on the current state, and you can define state-specific behaviors with different ...
