Don't use these patterns
Anyone familiar with the book of patterns by the Gang of Four knows that the patterns presented in the book represent elegant solutions that have evolved over time. Unfortunately, extracting these patterns from legacy code is impossible, because nobody knew that they were supposed to be using these patterns when they wrote the legacy code. Hence, this work is a catalog of patterns for the masses. The patterns presented here represent abundant solutions that have endured over time. Enjoy reading the patterns, but please don't use them!
Read all the Resign Patterns!
[Based on the POSA book,] the patterns in this paper will help you identify with the experience of run-of-the-mill software users. They capture well-worn examples in personal computer systems, and help to produce hopes of user-friendly redesign. Each pattern presents a specific recurring problem in use of a computer system but no useful advice on solving them.
Read all the Retail-Oriented Software Aggravation Patterns!