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Can anyone summarize the design patterns used in Eclipse GEF? I see that someone has done a perfect job on Eclipse platform and JDK. It would be very helpful for learning GEF if design patterns are illustrated.

For example, EditPartFactory is a typical factory pattern. GEF itself implements the MVC design.

A class hierarchy diagram is also very helpful.

Thanks so much!

user2093941
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A brief summary from GEF wiki.

  • Factory: Creating models from palette, creating EditParts and creating Figures
  • Observer: Typically a controller (EditPart) listening on Model and View
  • Command: To implement Undo and Redo functions
  • Strategy: EditParts can install and remove EditPolicies dynamically
  • Chain of responsibility: To decide which EditPolicy should handle a Request
Ryan
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