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Introducing a General Multi-Purpose Pattern Framework: Towards a Universal Pattern Approach

Authors:
Alexander G. Mirnig
Manfred Tscheligi

Keywords: patterns; basics on patterns; pattern framework; set theory; pattern modeling

Abstract:
Patterns have been successfully employed for capturing knowledge about proven solutions to reoccurring problems in several domains. Despite that, there is still little literature regarding pattern generation or common pattern quality standards across the various domains available. This paper is an extended version of a short paper presented at PATTERNS 14, in which we introduced an attempt for a universal (i.e., domain independent) pattern framework. Via basic set theory, it is possible to describe pattern sets that are composed of several subsets regarding pattern types, quantities, sequence, and other relevant factors. This further enables us to describe patterns as sets of interrelated elements instead of isolated entities, thus corresponding with the scientific reality of complex problems with multiple relevant factors. The framework can be used to describe existing pattern languages and serve as a basis for new ones, regardless of the domain they are or were created for.

Pages: 40 to 56

Copyright: Copyright (c) to authors, 2015. Used with permission.

Publication date: June 30, 2015

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ISSN: 1942-2679