Can this skill help me identify bad code?

Yes, it specifically identifies common anti-patterns like God Objects and Spaghetti Conditionals and suggests specific pattern-based solutions to resolve them.

How does this skill support SOLID principles?

The skill maps specific patterns to SOLID goals, such as using Decorators to satisfy the Open/Closed principle or using Facades to enforce Single Responsibility.

Which design patterns are included in this skill?

The skill covers all major categories: Creational (Factory, Singleton, Builder), Structural (Decorator, Facade, Adapter), and Behavioral (Observer, Strategy, Command, State).

Is this skill restricted to Python development?

While the reference examples are provided in Python, the logic and architectural principles are applicable to any object-oriented programming language.

When should I avoid using these design patterns?

The skill includes a 'When NOT to Use' guide to prevent over-engineering, suggesting that patterns should only be applied when a clear need for abstraction or flexibility arises.

Design Patterns Refactor

Name: Design Patterns Refactor
Author: bfmcneill

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API Development

Implements and refactors classic object-oriented design patterns to build flexible, maintainable, and scalable software systems.

About

The Design Patterns skill equips Claude with a robust framework for applying GoF (Gang of Four) architectural principles during software development and refactoring tasks. It provides domain-specific guidance on creational, structural, and behavioral patterns, offering Python-based implementations for patterns such as Factory Method, Decorator, and Strategy. By integrating SOLID principles, this skill helps developers identify common anti-patterns—like God Objects or spaghetti conditionals—and provides actionable roadmaps for transforming rigid code into modular, decoupled systems that are easier to test and extend.

Key Features

Guidance on implementing Creational patterns like Builder and Singleton
Identification and remediation of common anti-patterns like God Objects
Structural pattern application for simplifying subsystems via Facade and Adapter
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Automated refactoring of complex logic into Strategy and State patterns
Alignment of software architecture with SOLID design principles

Use Cases

Refactoring legacy codebases with tight coupling and complex nested conditionals
Validating architectural decisions during code reviews to ensure long-term scalability
Designing modular system architectures that require runtime algorithm switching

About

Key Features

Guidance on implementing Creational patterns like Builder and Singleton
Identification and remediation of common anti-patterns like God Objects
Structural pattern application for simplifying subsystems via Facade and Adapter
0 GitHub stars
Automated refactoring of complex logic into Strategy and State patterns
Alignment of software architecture with SOLID design principles

Use Cases

Refactoring legacy codebases with tight coupling and complex nested conditionals
Validating architectural decisions during code reviews to ensure long-term scalability
Designing modular system architectures that require runtime algorithm switching