Which programming languages are supported?

The skill includes specific implementation patterns and best practices for Java, Python, and TypeScript.

How does this skill help with code maintenance?

It provides patterns that favor composition, which reduces tight coupling and makes systems easier to modify without breaking existing functionality.

Can this help me refactor existing code?

Yes, it provides criteria and structures to help you identify where inheritance is overused and how to transition to a more flexible composition-based model.

Is this skill only for beginner developers?

No, while it covers fundamentals, it focuses on professional architectural decisions like the Template Method pattern and interface-driven design suitable for senior engineers.

OOP Inheritance & Composition Patterns

Name: OOP Inheritance & Composition Patterns
Author: TheBushidoCollective

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Guides the implementation of robust object-oriented architectures by balancing inheritance and composition principles.

About

This skill empowers developers to build flexible and maintainable systems by masterfully navigating the 'composition over inheritance' paradigm. It provides domain-specific patterns for Java, Python, and TypeScript, covering everything from abstract base classes and template methods to modular component-based design. Whether you are refactoring legacy class hierarchies or designing new systems from scratch, this skill ensures your code adheres to professional OOP standards and remains easy to extend.

Key Features

74 GitHub stars
Strategic guidance on choosing inheritance vs. composition
Cross-language support for Java, Python, and TypeScript
Component-based architecture examples for modular design
Template and hook method patterns for standardized workflows
Implementation patterns for abstract base classes and interfaces

Use Cases

Refactoring deep, rigid class hierarchies into flexible composed objects
Designing standardized API structures using abstract base classes
Implementing consistent behavior across diverse entity types without code duplication

About

Key Features

74 GitHub stars
Strategic guidance on choosing inheritance vs. composition
Cross-language support for Java, Python, and TypeScript
Component-based architecture examples for modular design
Template and hook method patterns for standardized workflows
Implementation patterns for abstract base classes and interfaces

Use Cases

Refactoring deep, rigid class hierarchies into flexible composed objects
Designing standardized API structures using abstract base classes
Implementing consistent behavior across diverse entity types without code duplication