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creationalPrototypeView pattern
behavioralStrategyView pattern
behavioralTemplate MethodView pattern
Basics
Categorycreationalbehavioralbehavioral
Summary———
IntentSpecify the kinds of objects to create using a prototypical instance, and create new objects by cloning that prototype.Encapsulate a family of algorithms or behaviors behind a common contract so they can be selected and swapped cleanly.Define the skeleton of an algorithm in a base class and let subclasses override selected steps without changing the overall structure.
Decision factors
ProblemCreating new objects from scratch can be expensive or repetitive when the system needs many similar variants.A system needs to switch between interchangeable behaviors without hardcoding branching logic everywhere.Several classes share the same algorithm structure, but some steps need to vary between implementations.
Tradeoffs
  • Can be difficult if the object graph contains deep references that need custom clone behavior
  • May require careful handling of mutable state to avoid shared-reference bugs
  • Adds more moving parts than a direct conditional approach
  • Works best when behavior variations are real and likely to grow
  • Relies on inheritance, which can be less flexible than composition in some designs
  • May create a deep class hierarchy if many variations are needed
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
  • Web
  • Backend
  • Mobile
  • UI kits
  • Cross-platform systems
  • Web
  • Backend
  • Services
  • Web
  • Backend
  • Mobile
  • UI kits
  • Cross-platform systems
Integration notesPrototype is useful when object creation is expensive, when many near-identical objects are needed, or when cloning preconfigured templates is simpler than rebuilding them.Strategies can cross codebases through shared contracts, API selection rules, or runtime configuration.Template Method is useful when you have repeated workflows with a common sequence of steps, such as processing orders, generating reports, and importing data.