Python: Master the Art of Design Patterns

Understanding the Façade design pattern

The façade is generally referred to as the face of the building, especially an attractive one. It can be also referred to as a behavior or appearance that gives a false idea of someone's true feelings or situation. When people walk past a façade, they can appreciate the exterior face but aren't aware of the complexities of the structure within. This is how a façade pattern is used. Façade hides the complexities of the internal system and provides an interface to the client that can access the system in a very simplified way.

Consider the example of a storekeeper. Now, when you, as a customer, visit a store to buy certain items, you're not aware of the layout of the store. You typically approach the storekeeper, ...