Design Patterns

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a weight classification in boxing and other sports, typically for competitors weighing up to 112 pounds

adjective relating to or characteristic of a flyweight

  • In software development, a flyweight design pattern is used to minimize memory usage by sharing object instances.
  • The flyweight class helps reduce memory consumption by reusing objects whenever possible.
  • Using the flyweight technique makes your code lean and mean.
  • She was a flyweight in the boxing ring, but her speed and agility made her a formidable opponent.

noun a person or thing that is single, unique, or the only one of its kind

adjective relating to or being a singleton

  • In software engineering, a singleton is a design pattern that restricts the instantiation of a class to one object.
  • Hey, did you know that a singleton is like a special class that can only have one instance?
  • Bro, that singleton thing in coding is like having a one-of-a-kind class, you feel me?
  • Just like a rare gem, a singleton in programming is a unique and valuable entity.

adjective describing something that is marked with lines, bands, or other patterns that cross each other

  • The reticulated pattern on the fabric was meticulously designed.
  • I love the reticulated design on that shirt!
  • That reticulated print is so cool!
  • Her thoughts were like a reticulated maze, difficult to navigate.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

  • The botanist studied the abstract plant species found only in the remote rainforest.
  • I heard that there's some kind of weird abstract plant growing in the backyard.
  • Check out that funky abstract plant over there, it looks so cool!
  • Her mind was like an abstract plant, constantly branching out into new ideas and concepts.