Pattern language

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A pattern language is a method of describing good design practices within a field of expertise.

Pattern languages express design patterns.

The term was coined by architect Christopher Alexander and popularized by his book A Pattern Language.

A pattern language has vocabulary, syntax, and grammar, specialized for some complex activity other than communication.

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