Design Pattern Variation and Intents Table

On several different occasions I have meant to create an easy look-up table for quickly finding all of the GoF design patterns, their general purpose, their scope, what can vary and their intent. I finally did it! Click Play to view and Download to get it for your desktop.(It’s just an HTML table; so don’t get too excited.)
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The next time you’re wondering what pattern to use, just give it a click and the table will faithfully appear before you.

Bill Sanders
Nice table! I also really like the Design Patterns Quick Reference by Mr. McDonald
http://www.mcdonaldland.info/2007/11/28/40/
The cards have a very nice format for using it as a fast reference on your desk. Enjoy
Hi Florian,
You’re right! The McDonald materials are very handy. Thanks.
Bill
Just wanted to say i’ve been reading your articles and books for years and it still help today. It is a great resource for OOP learning and exemples can easily be adapted to other languages. Regards.
Hey Mpmedia,
That’s good to hear. if you’re at all into PHP, check out http://www.php5dp.com.
Kindest regards,
Bill
Greetings from Tajikistan!
Proferssor Sanders, just remembered you and I wish you the best in your life and teaching!
Ibrahim
Ibrahim,
How nice to hear from you! I hope all is well with, and you are happy in your work. What are you doing now? Also come see my PHP Blog.(www.php5dp.com)
Rahmat!
Dr. Sanders