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Building a General Pattern Framework via Set Theory: Towards a universal pattern approach

Authors:
Alexander G. Mirnig
Manfred Tscheligi

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

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 available regarding pattern generation or common pattern quality standards across the various domains. We present 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 factors. We can thus 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: 8 to 11

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2014

Publication date: May 25, 2014

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-3557

ISBN: 978-1-61208-343-8

Location: Venice, Italy

Dates: from May 25, 2014 to May 29, 2014