# Awesome design patterns > A curated list of software and architecture related design patterns. [Software design pattern](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_design_pattern) - A software design pattern is a general, reusable solution to a commonly occurring problem within a given context in software design. It is a description or template for how to solve a problem that can be used in many different situations.

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## Contents - [GoF design patterns](#gof-design-patterns-languageframework-specifc) - [General Architecture](#general-architecture) - [Cloud Architecture](#cloud-architecture) - [Micro services & Decentralized Systems](#micro-services--decentralized-systems) - [Internet of things](#internet-of-things) - [Big Data](#big-data) - [Databases](#databases) - [Docker and DevOps](#docker-and-devops) - [Mobile](#mobile) - [Front End Development](#front-end-development) - [Security](#security) - [Books](#books) - [Videos](#videos) - [Miscellaneous](#miscellaneous)
## GoF design patterns (Language/Framework specifc) - [AngularJS] - [angularjs-in-patterns](https://github.com/mgechev/angularjs-in-patterns) - [Cat] - [patterns for hoomans](https://github.com/mlnv/design-patterns-for-hoomans) - [C#] - [design-patterns](https://github.com/abishekaditya/DesignPatterns) - [C++] - [design-patterns](http://www.vincehuston.org/dp/) - [Go] - [design-patterns](http://tmrts.com/go-patterns/) - [Java] - [design-patterns](https://github.com/iluwatar/java-design-patterns) - [from-gof-to-lambda](https://github.com/mariofusco/from-gof-to-lambda) - [JavaScript] - [es6](https://github.com/ziyasal/design-patterns-and-idioms-in-es6) - [humans](https://github.com/sohamkamani/javascript-design-patterns-for-humans) - [js_designpatterns](https://github.com/nnupoor/js_designpatterns) - [addyosmani](https://addyosmani.com/resources/essentialjsdesignpatterns/book/) - [Kotlin] - [design-patterns](https://github.com/dbacinski/Design-Patterns-In-Kotlin) - [gof-in-kotlin](https://github.com/lmller/gof-in-kotlin) - [PHP] - [humans](https://github.com/kamranahmedse/design-patterns-for-humans) - [design-patterns](https://github.com/domnikl/DesignPatternsPHP) - [Python] - [design-patterns](https://github.com/faif/python-patterns) - [PyPattyrn](https://github.com/tylerlaberge/PyPattyrn) - [React] - [design-patterns](http://krasimirtsonev.com/blog/article/react-js-in-design-patterns) - [react-bits](https://github.com/vasanthk/react-bits) - [Ruby] - [design-patterns](https://github.com/davidgf/design-patterns-in-ruby) - [Scala] - [scala-design-patterns](https://github.com/josephguan/scala-design-patterns) - [Swift] - [design-patterns](https://github.com/ochococo/Design-Patterns-In-Swift) - [TypeScript] - [typescript](https://github.com/torokmark/design_patterns_in_typescript) ## General Architecture - [10 common architectural patterns](https://towardsdatascience.com/10-common-software-architectural-patterns-in-a-nutshell-a0b47a1e9013) - 10 Common software architectural patterns in a nutshell. - [reactive design patterns](https://www.reactivedesignpatterns.com/categories.html) - This website accompanies the book Reactive Design Patterns by Roland Kuhn. - [Scalable System Design Patterns](https://dzone.com/articles/scalable-system-design) - Scalable system design techniques. - [martin fowler](https://martinfowler.com/eaaCatalog/) - Catalog of Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture. - [system-design-primer](https://github.com/donnemartin/system-design-primer) - Design large-scale systems. ## Cloud Architecture - [AWS cloud design patterns](http://en.clouddesignpattern.org/index.php/Main_Page) - The AWS Cloud Design Patterns (CDP). - [Azure cloud design patterns](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/patterns/) - Building reliable, scalable, secure applications in the cloud. - [cloud patterns](http://cloudpatterns.org/) - A community site dedicated to documenting a master patterns catalog. - [cloud computing patterns](http://www.cloudcomputingpatterns.org/) - Cloud Computing Patterns. - [serverless](https://thenewstack.io/serverless-architecture-five-design-patterns/) - Serverless Architecture: Five Design Patterns. - [serverless](https://freecontent.manning.com/patterns-for-solving-problems-in-serverless-architectures/) - Patterns for Solving Problems in Serverless Architectures. ## Micro services & Decentralized Systems - [microservice patterns](http://microservicepatterns.org/) - A community site dedicated to documenting a master patterns catalog. - [Microservices](http://microservices.io/patterns) - A pattern language for microservices. - [microservices-anti patterns](https://www.oreilly.com/ideas/microservices-antipatterns-and-pitfalls) - Microservices antipatterns and pitfalls. - [12factor](https://12factor.net/) - The twelve-factor methodology. - [microservices-sync-vs-async](https://dzone.com/articles/patterns-for-microservices-sync-vs-async) - Microservices patterns, synchronous and asynchronous. - [message-queues](http://tech.forter.com/comparing-message-queue-architectures-on-aws/) - Comparing-message-queue-architectures. - [Enterprise Integration Patterns](http://www.enterpriseintegrationpatterns.com/patterns/messaging/toc.html) - Patterns and Best Practices for Enterprise Integration. ## Internet of things - [iot-communication-patterns](https://dzone.com/articles/strengths-and-weaknesses-of-iot-communication-patterns) - Strengths and Weaknesses of IoT Communication Patterns. - [design-patterns-for-iot](https://community.arm.com/iot/b/blog/posts/design-patterns-for-an-internet-of-things) - A Design Pattern Framework for IoT Architecture. ## Big Data - [bigdatapatterns](http://bigdatapatterns.org/) - A community site dedicated to documenting a master patterns catalog. - [mapreduce-patterns](https://highlyscalable.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/mapreduce-patterns/) - Map-reduce patterns. - [streaming-realtime-analytics](https://iwringer.wordpress.com/2015/08/03/patterns-for-streaming-realtime-analytics/) - 13 Stream Processing Patterns for building Streaming and Realtime Applications. ## Databases - [SQL] - [database tenancy patterns](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/sql-database/saas-tenancy-app-design-patterns) - Multi-tenant SaaS database tenancy patterns - [databaseanswers](http://www.databaseanswers.org/data_models/) - Industry-specific SQL Data Models in 50 categories. - [database-programmer](http://database-programmer.blogspot.com/2008/01/table-design-patterns.html) - Table-design-patterns. - [red-gate](https://www.red-gate.com/simple-talk/sql/database-administration/five-simple-database-design-errors-you-should-avoid/) - five simple database design errors you should avoid. - [talend](https://www.talend.com/blog/2017/05/05/data-model-design-best-practices-part-1/) - Data model design best practices. - [sqlcheck](https://github.com/jarulraj/sqlcheck) - Anti-patterns in SQL queries. - [NOSQL] - [nosql resilience patterns](https://www.ebayinc.com/stories/blogs/tech/practical-nosql-resilience-design-pattern-for-the-enterprise/) - Practical NoSQL resilience design pattern for the enterprise. - [nosql-patterns](https://dzone.com/articles/introduction-nosql-patterns) - Pragmatic Programming Techniques. - [mongodb](https://dzone.com/articles/mongodb-design-patterns) - Mongodb design patterns. ## Docker and DevOps - [containerspatterns](https://l0rd.github.io/containerspatterns) - There are a Thousand Ways to Use Containers. - [container-anti-patterns](http://blog.arungupta.me/docker-container-anti-patterns/) - 10 containers anti-patterns. - [Kubernetes](https://github.com/gravitational/workshop/blob/master/k8sprod.md) - Kubernetes Production Patterns. - [container-design-patterns](https://vitalflux.com/container-design-patterns-kubernetes-pods-design/) - Container Design Patterns for Kubernetes Pods Design. - [pattern-and-anti-pattern-cicd](https://www.gronau-it-cloud-computing.de/pattern-and-anti-pattern-cicd/) - Pattern and anti-pattern cicd. ## Mobile - [ios] - [ios-architecture-patterns](https://medium.com/ios-os-x-development/ios-architecture-patterns-ecba4c38de52) - [Android] - [androidpatterns](https://unitid.nl/androidpatterns/) - Interaction patterns that can help you design Android apps. - [design-patterns-for-android](https://www.raywenderlich.com/109843/common-design-patterns-for-android) - Common Design Patterns for Android. ## Front-End Development - [User Interface](http://ui-patterns.com/) - User Interface Design patterns. - [smacss](https://smacss.com/) - Scalable and Modular Architecture for CSS. - [css-protips](https://github.com/AllThingsSmitty/css-protips) - A collection of tips to help take your CSS skills pro. - [mv*](https://proandroiddev.com/mvc-mvp-mvvm-clean-viper-redux-mvi-prnsaaspfruicc-building-abstractions-for-the-sake-of-building-18459ab89386) - MVC/MVP/MVVM/CLEAN/VIPER/REDUX/MVI/PRNSAASPFRUICC. - [martinfowler](https://martinfowler.com/eaaDev/uiArchs.html) - GUI Architectures. ## Security - [opensecurityarchitecture](http://www.opensecurityarchitecture.org/cms/library/patternlandscape) - Security Architecture Patterns. - [martinfowler](https://www.martinfowler.com/articles/web-security-basics.html) - Web-security-basics. - [cloud-security](https://www.infoq.com/articles/cloud-security-architecture-intro) - Cloud security architecture intro. - [owasp](https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Security_by_Design_Principles) - Security by Design Principles. - [azure-security](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/security-best-practices-and-patterns) - Azure security best practices and patterns. ## Books - [MongoDB Applied Design Patterns](http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920027041.do) - [Design-Patterns-Elements-Reusable-Object-Oriented](https://www.amazon.com/Design-Patterns-Elements-Reusable-Object-Oriented/dp/0201633612/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1528136036&sr=1-4&keywords=design+patterns) - [Head-First-Design-Patterns-Brain-Friendly](https://www.amazon.com/Head-First-Design-Patterns-Brain-Friendly/dp/0596007124/ref=pd_sim_14_4) - [Effective-Java-3rd-Joshua-Bloch](https://www.amazon.com/Effective-Java-3rd-Joshua-Bloch/dp/0134685997/ref=pd_sim_14_7) - [Node.js Design Patterns](https://www.packtpub.com/web-development/nodejs-design-patterns-second-edition) ## Videos - [TODO] ## Miscellaneous ## Other Awesome Lists - 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