Design patterns solutions to recurring problems; guidelines on how to tackle certain problems

In software engineering, a software design pattern is a general reusable solution to a commonly occurring problem within a given context in software design. It is not a finished design that can be transformed directly into source or machine code. It is a description or template for how to solve a problem that can be used in many different situations.

• Design patterns are not a silver bullet to all your problems.
• Do not try to force them; bad things are supposed to happen, if done so. Keep in mind that design patterns are solutions to problems, not solutions finding problems; so don't overthink.
• If used in a correct place in a correct manner, they can prove to be a savior; or else they can result in a horrible mess of a code