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· 4 June 2008 ·

What is an Antipattern?

Before defining antipatterns, we must define a pattern. A pattern is a method of solving a common problem by using a generalized procedure1. Therefore an antipattern is a solution that presents more problems then it addresses2.

Initially, the term antipattern was coined in engineering and software development, but its definition can be used in a much broader sense too. There is already a wide range of resources and literature on antipatterns in engineering and software development. I want to refer the interested reader to Wikipedia and the extensive collection of antipatterns on the c2.com wiki.

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· 4 June 2008 ·

How do you want to die today?

After the horrible attacks on the WTC many people decided to take their car instead of a plane. However, this is actually even more dangerous.

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