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behavioralChain of ResponsibilityView pattern
behavioralInterpreterView pattern
Basics
Categorybehavioralbehavioral
SummaryPass a request through a sequence of handlers until one handles it or the chain ends.—
IntentPass requests along a chain of handlers until one of them handles the request or the request reaches the end of the chain.Represent grammar rules as objects and interpret sentences by evaluating an abstract syntax tree or expression chain.
Decision factors
ProblemA request must pass through multiple possible handlers, but the sender should not need to know which handler will process it.You need to define a small language or expression grammar and evaluate it consistently across the application.
Tradeoffs
  • Requests can become harder to trace because control flows through multiple handlers.
  • A long chain may add overhead if many handlers are checked on every request.
  • It keeps handler logic isolated and easier to extend.
  • Can become complex if the grammar grows too large.
  • Best suited to small, well-defined languages or expression sets.
Practical fit
Languages
  • typescript
  • java
  • python
  • angular
  • react
  • react-native
  • csharp
  • dotnet
  • typescript
  • java
  • python
  • angular
  • react
  • react-native
  • csharp
  • dotnet
Platforms
  • frontend
  • backend
  • integration
  • Web
  • Backend
  • Mobile
  • UI kits
  • Cross-platform systems
Integration notesChain of Responsibility is useful for validation pipelines, support routing, approval flows, and any system where requests may be processed by different handlers in sequence.Interpreter is useful for calculators, rule engines, simple DSLs, and command parsing systems where a structured grammar must be evaluated.