The Template Method pattern is a behavioral design pattern that defines the skeleton of an algorithm in a superclass, allowing subclasses to override specific steps without altering the algorithm's structure.
Key features:
- Defines the steps of an algorithm in a template method.
- Allows subclasses to implement specific steps.
- Maintains the overall structure of the algorithm.
Use cases:
- Framework development where the structure of an algorithm is fixed, but specific implementations vary.
- Creating different versions of an algorithm with shared steps.
- Reducing code duplication by centralizing common steps in a superclass.
