design patterns

Episode 42 – Command, Repository and Mediator Design Patterns

June 2, 2016 By Allen Underwood 18 Comments

In this episode we go back to the design pattern well that we’ve been away from for so long. We cover the Command, Repository and Mediator design patterns. It was hard for us to believe, but it’s been almost a year since our last design patterns episode!!! Come on in for fun, learning, and of course, our tips of the week. [Read more…]

Episode 30 – Design Patterns Part 4 – Adapter, Facade, and Memento

July 26, 2015 By Joe Zack 1 Comment

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Part 4 of our design patterns series, this time up it’s Adapters, Facades, and Mementos. Oh, and which tech luminary would make the best head of state!
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Episode 24 – Delegate all the things!

March 15, 2015 By Joe Zack 42 Comments

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This week we tackle one of life’s great quesitons, does Jack Bauer give high fives? Also, we go over everything you need to know about delegates, events, callbacks and closures in .NET.

Big thanks to @kappelcodesalot for being the inspiration for this episode!
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Episode 19 – Design Patterns Part 3 – Iterators, Observers, and Chains, Oh My

November 8, 2014 By Joe Zack 5 Comments

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We’re back to the gang of four, continuing with another segment of design patterns. This time we’re talking about some of our favorite Behavioral Design Patterns: Observer, Chain of Responsibilities, Iterator patterns. Also, why the visitor pattern is weird and what it’s like to be raked over hot coals.
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Episode 16 – Design Patterns Part 2 – Oh behave!

September 5, 2014 By Joe Zack 2 Comments

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This week we’re following up on our episode about talking about Creational Design Patterns a few of our favorite behavioral patterns: Template. Strategy, and Null Object.

Also, pumpkin spice lattes, Mario’s pants, and a billion dollar mistake. [Read more…]