# Even if you're unaware of patterns, you're using them

DevFeed: [Even if you're unaware of patterns, you're using them](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/even-if-you-re-unaware-of-patterns-you-re-using-them-39074.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.devdetails.com/p/even-if-youre-unaware-of-patterns>)

Author: Mike

Published: 2023-07-22T21:19:50Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Dev Details](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/dev-details.md>)

Topics: [coding](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/coding.md>), [Code](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/code.md>), [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.md>)

Tags: [developers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developers.md>), [mistakes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mistakes.md>), [patterns](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/patterns.md>), [productivity](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/productivity.md>), [repository-pattern](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/repository-pattern.md>)

## AI overview

The article argues that developers often use established software patterns without recognizing them. It recommends identifying and applying patterns pragmatically to learn from prior experience, avoid repeating mistakes, and improve shared understanding and productivity.

## Source excerpt

Ignoring patterns is a great way to repeat past mistakes