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What are some of the software design patterns that you use, and in what situations do you use them?
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William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
"Throughout my career, I've tried several different software design patterns. Some of these were Singleton, MVC, and Iterator. However, the one I use the most is Template. This design pattern helps me code straightforwardly and accelerates the software development cycle. It also results in fewer errors and less debugging."
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I've used, Singleton, MVC, and Template design patterns. The one that I use most often is the Template design pattern. It accelerates development and reduces errors.
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Nice! Can you talk more about why you like the Template design pattern the best? Also, don't forget to discuss several situations when you would use this design pattern (as well as Singleton and MVC). Good job!
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