Pattern-Oriented Software Architecture For Dummies

Advocate Using Patterns

Tell others about how wonderful patterns are. If you're reading this book, you probably think (as I do) that patterns can benefit anyone doing software. Start telling your colleagues and friends about how useful patterns have been for you.

Please don't hype patterns, though. I remember too well the days when we were told that “[pick your innovation] would save the world,” only to later find that, although it was a useful tool, it wasn't the last word in software.