The Template Method
Intent: We want to abstract out a common theme from different cases that have different implementations of an algorithm.
Example: Often systems/frameworks have a fixed workflow where the steps are always executed in a specific sequence, but the actions taken in each step vary by application context. Template method separates the common workflow from the individual steps it executes/organizes. The template method may also contain common conditionals or other logic that does not vary by implementation.
Figure 20: Template method example diagram.
A Conceptual Diagram
Qualities and Principles: The template method separates a ...
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