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An ultra-simplified explanation to design patterns observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/nilbuild/design-patterns-for-humans observed · 2026-08-28

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32/100

  • Activity 0
  • Release rhythm 35
  • Longevity 100

Flags: no_releases no_license

How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

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  • days_push: 639
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48556 stars · 5561 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded

An ultra-simplified guide explaining software design patterns (creational, structural, behavioral) in plain language with PHP code examples. It is a free educational reference rather than a library or tool.

Use cases

  • learn design patterns with simple explanations
  • understand the difference between factory method and abstract factory
  • find plain-English examples of singleton, observer, or strategy patterns
  • prepare for software engineering interviews on design patterns
  • get a quick refresher on Gang of Four patterns
  • teach design patterns to junior developers

When to choose

  • you want beginner-friendly, jargon-free explanations of design patterns
  • you need a quick reference covering all classic GoF patterns
  • you prefer concept-first learning over pluggable code libraries

When to avoid

  • you need an installable library implementing design patterns
  • you want examples in a language other than PHP
  • you need deep, academically rigorous treatment of pattern theory

Facets

learning-resource · maturity stable

documentation developer-tools tutorials programming-languages cross-platform design-patterns software-architecture educational creational-patterns structural-patterns behavioral-patterns

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