Origins and History
Explore the origins and history of software design patterns by examining the contributions of key figures like Christopher Alexander, Kent Beck, Ward Cunningham, James Coplien, and the Gang of Four. Understand how architectural theory influenced modern software design patterns.
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Let’s discuss the history and origin of design patterns by highlighting their past contributors.
Christopher Alexander
Christopher Alexander was an American architect and architectural theorist of the twentieth century. His theories on the nature of human-centered design have impacted many fields other than architecture, such as urban design, software, and sociology. He designed over 300 buildings.
He is most known for his trilogy, A Pattern ...