AntiPattern Template

• AntiPattern Name & AKA

• Reference Model Keywords

• Background

• Anecdotal Evidence

• AntiPattern Solution (General Form)

• Symptoms and Consequences

• Typical Causes

• Refactored Solution

• Variations

• Example

• Related Solutions

Benefits

AntiPattern

Solution

Refactored

Solution

Consequences

Related Patterns & AntiPatterns

Symptoms & Consequences

Contextual Causes

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The use of a template defines the difference between design patterns and AntiPatterns and other forms of technical discussion.

A template assures that important questions are answered about each pattern in a pattern language, pattern catalog, or pattern system.

The full AntiPattern template provides a wide range of information about a particular class of problems including a discussion of the AntiPattern background, the general form, symptoms and consequences, root causes, a refactored solution, and an example detailing how the refactoring process can be applied to create an effective solution.