Command Design Pattern

Imagine you have a software system that needs to perform various actions, such as opening and closing a window, turning on and off a light, and starting and stopping a motor. Instead of having separate methods for each action, you can use the Command Design Pattern to create a single command object that represents the action and can be executed when needed.

Here's how the Command Design Pattern works:

You create an interface (or abstract class) that defines the basic structure of the command object, including a method for executing the command. You then create concrete classes that implement the interface and provide specific implementation details for each command.

Finally, you create a client class that has a list of command objects and a method for executing them.

So, in the example of performing different actions, you would have an interface for the command, concrete classes for each action, and a client class that holds a list of command objects and can execute them when needed.

This pattern provides several benefits:

It decouples the objects that perform the action from the objects that request the action, making it easier to maintain and scale the software system.

It makes it easy to add new actions, as you simply need to create a new concrete command class.

It allows you to queue or delay requests, as you can simply add the command object to the list and execute it when needed.

It provides a clean and organized way to represent actions as objects, making it easier to understand and maintain the code.

In summary, the Command Design Pattern is a useful tool for organizing and executing requests in a software system. It provides a flexible and reusable way to represent actions as objects and can help ensure consistency, maintainability, and scalability in your code.