When not to use the Strategy Design Pattern?
Here are some situations where you should consider not using the Strategy pattern:
- Single Algorithm:
- If there is only one fixed algorithm that will be used throughout the lifetime of the application, and there is no need for dynamic selection or switching between algorithms, using the Strategy pattern might introduce unnecessary complexity.
- Overhead:
- If the overhead of implementing multiple strategies outweighs the benefits, especially in simple scenarios where direct implementation without the Strategy pattern is more straightforward and clear.
- Inflexible Context:
- If the context class tightly depends on a single algorithm and there is no need for flexibility or interchangeability, using the Strategy pattern may introduce unnecessary abstraction and complexity.
Strategy Design Pattern
The Strategy Design Pattern defines a family of algorithms, encapsulates each one, and makes them interchangeable, allowing clients to switch algorithms dynamically without altering the code structure.
Important Topics for the Strategy Design Pattern
- What is the Strategy Design Pattern?
- Characteristics of the Strategy Design Pattern?
- Components of the Strategy Design Pattern
- Communication between the Components
- Real-World Analogy of Strategy Design Pattern
- Strategy Design Pattern Example
- When to use the Strategy Design Pattern?
- When not to use the Strategy Design Pattern?
- Advantages of the Strategy Design Pattern
- Disadvantages of the Strategy Design Pattern