http://thoughtshapes.com/node/78 Comments for "Template Method Pattern in Ruby" en http://thoughtshapes.com/node/78 <p>One of the most ubiquitous patterns in life is the template. It enables us to generalize behavior - thus ignoring or postponing complexity. </p> <p>This ability to generalize behavior - deferring derivative details - turns out to be extremely useful in agile software development. It encourages mock-object practices. It encourages simplest possible solutions. It encourages test-driven development. And most importantly it embraces change. </p> <p><a href="http://thoughtshapes.com/node/78">read more</a></p> http://thoughtshapes.com/node/78#comments Patterns Ruby Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:15:32 -0400 Rjae Easton 78 at http://thoughtshapes.com