Java Design Patterns: Structural

Course details

Design patterns provide a kind of template for writing quality code. Knowing which design pattern to use in which scenario can be challenging, but will make you a better Java programmer. This course takes a deep dive into structural patterns, which can help you identify relationships and organize code into larger structures. Instructor Bethan Palmer shows how to use the seven most popular structural design patterns—Adapter, Bridge, Composite, Decorator, Façade, Flyweight, and Proxy—to write better, more maintainable Java code. She provides example use cases, complete with implementation instructions and tips for avoiding the unique challenges posed by each pattern. Every chapter contains a challenge to practice your new skills. By the end of the course, you'll be armed with the knowledge necessary to implement structural design patterns in your own Java projects.

Topics include:
Making objects compatible with the Adapter pattern
Simplifying program structure with the Bridge pattern
Handling groups of objects with the Composite pattern
Adding dynamic functionality with the Decorator pattern
Hiding complexity with the Façade pattern
Representing multiple objects with the Flyweight pattern
Creating placeholders with the Proxy pattern

Concepts

Introduction

Improve code quality with structural design patterns
What you should know

Structural Design Patterns

What is a design pattern
Structural design patterns

The Adapter Pattern

Understand the Adapter pattern
Implement the Adapter pattern
Challenge The Adapter pattern
Solution The Adapter pattern

The Bridge Pattern

Understand the Bridge pattern
Avoid complex constructions
Implement the Bridge pattern
Challenge The Bridge pattern
Solution The Bridge pattern

The Composite Pattern

Understand the Composite pattern
Example of when to use the Composite pattern
Implement the Composite pattern
Challenge The Composite pattern
Solution The Composite pattern

The Decorator Pattern

Understand the Decorator pattern
Implement a Decorator class
Change component behavior dynamically
Challenge The Decorator pattern
Solution The Decorator pattern

The Fa ade Pattern

Understand the Fa ade pattern
Implement the Fa ade pattern
Challenge The Fa ade pattern
Solution The Fa ade pattern

The Flyweight Pattern

Understand the Flyweight pattern
Recognize where to use the Flyweight pattern
Implement the Fyweight pattern
Challenge The Flyweight pattern
Solution The Flyweight pattern

The Proxy Pattern

Understand the Proxy pattern
Recognize where to use the Proxy pattern
Implement the Proxy pattern
Challenge The Proxy pattern
Solution The Proxy pattern

Conclusion

Next steps