Visitor
This pattern often goes hand-in-hand with the Composite design pattern, which we discussed in Chapter 3, Understanding Structural Patterns. The Visitor design pattern has the versatility to either mine data from intricate, tree-like configurations or introduce behavior to every node in that tree. This is reminiscent of how the Decorator design pattern augments a singular object.
Being the efficient software architect that I am, I must admit things have been running smoothly. The request-response system I integrated from the Chain of Responsibility has been efficient, giving me ample time for leisurely coffee breaks. However, I sense a growing suspicion among the developers that I might be cutting corners.
To throw them off track, I’m strategizing to dispatch weekly emails packed with links to the freshest buzzworthy articles. Naturally, I don’t intend to read these articles myself; my aim is purely to curate them from prominent tech platforms.