--- product_id: 1210481 title: "Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software" price: "€ 49.06" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://monaco.desertcart.com/products/1210481-design-patterns-elements-of-reusable-object-oriented-software store_origin: MC region: Monaco --- # 23 timeless design patterns object-oriented software focus classic since 1994 Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software **Price:** € 49.06 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Code smarter, not harder — design patterns that never go out of style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software - **How much does it cost?** € 49.06 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [monaco.desertcart.com](https://monaco.desertcart.com/products/1210481-design-patterns-elements-of-reusable-object-oriented-software) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Proven Real-World Examples:** Learn from patterns compiled from actual systems with clear, practical code samples. - • **Master 23 Essential Patterns:** Unlock a universal vocabulary for reusable, elegant software design. - • **Speak the Language of Experts:** Join the elite circle of developers fluent in the 'Gang of Four' design lexicon. - • **Timeless Wisdom, Modern Impact:** Stay ahead with concepts that shaped software design for decades and beyond. - • **Built for Object-Oriented Excellence:** Leverage creational, structural, and behavioral patterns to elevate your code. ## Overview Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software is a seminal 1994 book by four expert designers presenting 23 foundational design patterns. It offers a systematic catalog of solutions for common object-oriented design challenges, complete with real-world examples and code in C++ and Smalltalk. Highly rated and ranked #2 in Object-Oriented Design books, it remains an essential resource for professional developers seeking reusable, elegant, and flexible software architecture. ## Description Capturing a wealth of experience about the design of object-oriented software, four top-notch designers present a catalog of simple and succinct solutions to commonly occurring design problems. Previously undocumented, these 23 patterns allow designers to create more flexible, elegant, and ultimately reusable designs without having to rediscover the design solutions themselves. The authors begin by describing what patterns are and how they can help you design object-oriented software. They then go on to systematically name, explain, evaluate, and catalog recurring designs in object-oriented systems. With Design Patterns as your guide, you will learn how these important patterns fit into the software development process, and how you can leverage them to solve your own design problems most efficiently. Each pattern describes the circumstances in which it is applicable, when it can be applied in view of other design constraints, and the consequences and trade-offs of using the pattern within a larger design. All patterns are compiled from real systems and are based on real-world examples. Each pattern also includes code that demonstrates how it may be implemented in object-oriented programming languages like C++ or Smalltalk. Review: Talk the talk while you walk the walk (learn universal standardized vocabulary for design patterns) - Before I give this text my seal of approval (and you choose to do your own research) I will point out that this text was written in 1994. That said, every serious software designer should know the design patterns highlighted in this book. All of the patterns are categorized as either creational, structural, or behavioral. And as stated in the title, these patterns fit within the object-oriented paradigm making them useful in contexts beyond C++. Furthermore, the reader benefits from having a universal standardized vocabulary for describing how he designs his programs. The names given to the design patterns are intuitive making it easy memorization material; easy to absorb the substance of this professional topic. If you have even the slightest interest in discussion of your programming practices with your peers, do not hesitate to buy Design Patterns by the "Gang of Four" (referring to the authors). Review: Timeless Programming Classic For The Ages - Twenty Two years since the book's publication it remains incredibly relevant. In the beginning I was surprised the discussion in 1994 was this high level. The preface and introduction are awesome. For example, there was one discussion about dynamically typed languages versus statically typed lanugages... I was not even aware this was being discussed in 1994. In certain situations you see how this book changed the way the field of computer science developed. Before the writing of the book the authors originally called the Singleton pattern the Solitaire pattern. They changed it last minute (explained in the Conclusion) from Solitaire to Singleton, and that is a major part of why everybody calls it Singleton today. Some people may have an issue with the age of book. When you read the introduction, they mention that C++ and Smalltalk are cutting edge programming languages. I know C++ pretty well, but I have never used Smalltalk. What I learned from the book was how Smalltalk was fundamental to creating the MVC (Model-View-Controller) framework. In a lot of places the authors point out situations where C++ programmers would implement a pattern one way, and Smalltalk programmers might use the pattern another way. The book's examples are mostly about text writing programs, windowing, and drawing. These examples fit well for the patterns. You can also see how the current state of programming was much different. Text editors were creating huge innovations back then. This book requires sophistication as a programmer. It will be a challenging book for pretty much anyone to understand completely. You need to have familiarity with the word choice as well. The authors assume you are well versed in their language. The glossary was pretty good in this book, I would recommend taking a look before you start. The progression of the book is excellent. There is a lengthy introduction before getting to the patterns. This helps put the entire book in context and prepares you for the challenge to come. Each pattern is unique in subtle ways that the authors explain masterfully. One hundred years from now this book will still work. The patterns are fundamental to software design itself. I wish most authors were this bold. ## Features - Great product! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #13,840 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Object-Oriented Design #13 in Computer Software (Books) #30 in Computer Science (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,844 Reviews | ## Images ![Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81YsHe4woRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Talk the talk while you walk the walk (learn universal standardized vocabulary for design patterns) *by M***T on June 9, 2026* Before I give this text my seal of approval (and you choose to do your own research) I will point out that this text was written in 1994. That said, every serious software designer should know the design patterns highlighted in this book. All of the patterns are categorized as either creational, structural, or behavioral. And as stated in the title, these patterns fit within the object-oriented paradigm making them useful in contexts beyond C++. Furthermore, the reader benefits from having a universal standardized vocabulary for describing how he designs his programs. The names given to the design patterns are intuitive making it easy memorization material; easy to absorb the substance of this professional topic. If you have even the slightest interest in discussion of your programming practices with your peers, do not hesitate to buy Design Patterns by the "Gang of Four" (referring to the authors). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Timeless Programming Classic For The Ages *by W***S on April 7, 2016* Twenty Two years since the book's publication it remains incredibly relevant. In the beginning I was surprised the discussion in 1994 was this high level. The preface and introduction are awesome. For example, there was one discussion about dynamically typed languages versus statically typed lanugages... I was not even aware this was being discussed in 1994. In certain situations you see how this book changed the way the field of computer science developed. Before the writing of the book the authors originally called the Singleton pattern the Solitaire pattern. They changed it last minute (explained in the Conclusion) from Solitaire to Singleton, and that is a major part of why everybody calls it Singleton today. Some people may have an issue with the age of book. When you read the introduction, they mention that C++ and Smalltalk are cutting edge programming languages. I know C++ pretty well, but I have never used Smalltalk. What I learned from the book was how Smalltalk was fundamental to creating the MVC (Model-View-Controller) framework. In a lot of places the authors point out situations where C++ programmers would implement a pattern one way, and Smalltalk programmers might use the pattern another way. The book's examples are mostly about text writing programs, windowing, and drawing. These examples fit well for the patterns. You can also see how the current state of programming was much different. Text editors were creating huge innovations back then. This book requires sophistication as a programmer. It will be a challenging book for pretty much anyone to understand completely. You need to have familiarity with the word choice as well. The authors assume you are well versed in their language. The glossary was pretty good in this book, I would recommend taking a look before you start. The progression of the book is excellent. There is a lengthy introduction before getting to the patterns. This helps put the entire book in context and prepares you for the challenge to come. Each pattern is unique in subtle ways that the authors explain masterfully. One hundred years from now this book will still work. The patterns are fundamental to software design itself. I wish most authors were this bold. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by M***H on July 6, 2026* The real book with real content, I’m enjoying it, and learned a lot from just the first 20 pages ## Frequently Bought Together - Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software - Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship - The Pragmatic Programmer: Your Journey To Mastery, 20th Anniversary Edition (2nd Edition) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://monaco.desertcart.com/products/1210481-design-patterns-elements-of-reusable-object-oriented-software](https://monaco.desertcart.com/products/1210481-design-patterns-elements-of-reusable-object-oriented-software) --- *Product available on Desertcart Monaco* *Store origin: MC* *Last updated: 2026-09-09*