𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰

When designing scalable, maintainable, and flexible software, creational design patterns are indispensable tools. These patterns simplify object creation, ensuring your codebase remains clean and adaptable to change. Here are the top five you should master:

1. Singleton Pattern
📌 Purpose: Ensures a class has only one instance while providing a global point of access to it.
✅ Example Use Case: Managing database connections or centralized logging systems.
2. Factory Method Pattern
📌 Purpose: Defines an interface for creating objects, allowing subclasses to decide the object type.
✅ Example Use Case: A factory producing vehicles like cars, bikes, or trucks based on user input.
3. Abstract Factory Pattern
📌 Purpose: Creates families of related objects without specifying their concrete classes.
✅ Example Use Case: A GUI framework that generates matching UI components for different platforms (e.g., Windows vs. macOS).
4. Builder Pattern
📌 Purpose: Simplifies the construction of complex objects by building them step-by-step.
✅ Example Use Case: Creating a custom meal in a food ordering app with optional components.
5. Prototype Pattern
📌 Purpose: Creates new objects by cloning an existing object (prototype).
✅ Example Use Case: Generating multiple game enemies from a predefined prototype.

These patterns are not just theoretical—they’re practical tools that can transform how you design software systems.