8Pattern Languages: A True Architectural Treasure!
At the University of Hamburg where I studied, pattern languages were an integral part of software engineering education. We built software according to the Tool & Material approach using the T&M pattern (see Section 6.6.1). Whenever I analyze software systems, I automatically look for pattern languages. Pattern languages are an architectural treasure that should be cared for and cultivated!
8.1The Treasure Hunt
The treasure’s already there
About one in ten of my analysis reveal right from the start that the system was developed using a pattern language. In such cases, the development team refers to a published pattern language such as Domain-Driven Design. In five per cent of cases, the teams ...
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