Intricate patterns and complex designs can be intimidating, but they don't have to be. This guide breaks down the process of sketching detailed patterns into simple, manageable steps. Learn how to ...

Get an overview of design patterns, then use what you've learned to evaluate whether the Composite pattern is a good choice for a particular Java use case Numerous strategies have been devised to ...

A version of this article originally appeared on the Percolate Blog. In spring of 2009, I graduated from architecture school. At the time, the post-recession economy was rough and not much was ...