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behavioralCommandView pattern
behavioralMediatorView pattern
behavioralStrategyView pattern
Basics
Categorybehavioralbehavioralbehavioral
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.Define an object that encapsulates communication between a set of objects, keeping them from referring to each other directly.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.Multiple objects need to coordinate behavior, but direct references between them create tight coupling and complex dependencies.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.
  • The mediator can become large and complex if it takes on too much coordination logic.
  • Centralizing behavior can make the mediator a single point of failure if it is poorly designed.
  • 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.Mediator is useful for chat systems, form coordination, workflow orchestration, and any domain where many components must collaborate without knowing about each other.Strategies can cross codebases through shared contracts, API selection rules, or runtime configuration.