Pattern language
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A pattern language uses patterns to describe good design practices.
Description
Pattern languages express design patterns.
The term was coined by architect Christopher Alexander and popularized by his book A Pattern Language.
Elements of pattern languages
A pattern language has:
- Vocabulary
- Syntax
- Grammar
See also
- Composition (visual arts)
- Design
- Design elements and principles
- Design pattern
- Elements of art
- Metadata
- Metaphor
- Pattern
- Recursion
- Software design pattern
- Structure
- Symbol
- Visual arts
External links
- Pattern language @ Wikipedia
