Design Patterns Reconsidered

The document discusses reconsidering design patterns and some of their common criticisms. It argues that overuse of patterns can lead to problems like hidden coupling and lack of flexibility. It also discusses alternatives to traditional patterns that allow for easier testing, evolution and flexibility through approaches like dependency injection, composition over inheritance, and separating behavior from structure using strategies. Overall it advocates an approach that focuses on communication, flexibility and reducing coupling rather than rigidly applying patterns as templates.