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behavioralCommandView pattern
creationalSingletonView pattern
behavioralStrategyView pattern
Basics
Categorybehavioralcreationalbehavioral
SummaryEncapsulate a request as an object so it can be invoked, queued, logged, or undone independently of the receiver that performs the work.——
IntentEncapsulate a request as an object so it can be invoked, queued, logged, or undone independently of the receiver that performs the work.Ensure a class has only one instance and provide a global access point to it.Encapsulate a family of algorithms or behaviors behind a common contract so they can be selected and swapped cleanly.
Decision factors
ProblemA system needs to trigger actions without tightly coupling the code that requests an operation to the code that performs it, and it may also need queuing, history, or undo support.A system needs exactly one shared instance of a class, and that instance must be globally accessible without allowing uncontrolled duplication.A system needs to switch between interchangeable behaviors without hardcoding branching logic everywhere.
Tradeoffs
  • Introduces extra classes or objects for each action.
  • Can feel heavier than direct method calls when the workflow is simple.
  • Makes requests more flexible, loggable, and replayable.
  • Can make dependencies harder to test if the singleton is used everywhere
  • May introduce hidden global state that complicates debugging and concurrency
  • Adds more moving parts than a direct conditional approach
  • Works best when behavior variations are real and likely to grow
Practical fit
Languages
  • typescript
  • java
  • python
  • angular
  • react
  • react-native
  • csharp
  • dotnet
  • 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
  • Web
  • Backend
  • Services
Integration notesCommands work well for UI actions, background jobs, workflow steps, and undoable operations because invokers can trigger commands without depending on receiver details.Singleton is useful for centralized services like configuration, logging, caching, and shared application state.Strategies can cross codebases through shared contracts, API selection rules, or runtime configuration.