Antipattern
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Antipattern is a noun meaning (software engineering) A design pattern that may be commonly used, but is ineffective or counterproductive in practice.
Meaning
(software engineering) A design pattern that may be commonly used, but is ineffective or counterproductive in practice.
Example Sentences
If a Design Pattern gives you a general solution to a recurring problem in a particular context, then what does an anti-pattern give you? An Anti-Pattern tells you how to go from a problem to a BAD solution.
Word Forms
- antipatterns
- anti-pattern
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pattern, metapattern.
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