Learning Observer Pattern

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Introduction to the Observer Pattern

The observer pattern is a behavioral design pattern that notifies interested objects of an observed object’s state. It may establish a one-to-one or one-to-many relationship between objects, notifying and updating them automatically. Think of how you receive news and weather notifications or app updates on your phone — this pattern follows the same principle.

Advantages of the Observer Pattern

Reasons to use the observer pattern include:

Disadvantages of the Observer Pattern

Some drawbacks to using the observer pattern include:

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