Design Patterns in C#: State

Learn everything there is to know about the State Design Pattern

The State Design Pattern is a crucial design pattern in software engineering, used to allow an object to alter its behavior when its internal state changes, making it appear as if it�s changing its class. This pattern is essential for developers, as it enables an organized approach to handling state-driven behavior, promoting cleaner and more maintainable code. The State pattern is particularly useful in applications with complex state-dependent logic, such as game development, workflow engines, or UI components with different modes. In this course, Amichai Mantinband will guide you through everything you need to know to implement the State pattern effectively, empowering you to build adaptable, structured, and maintainable applications.

Curriculum

Course overview (00:31)

Definition (05:39)

Class Diagram (03:55)

Strategy Pattern vs State Pattern (04:22)

Game Character Example (04:38)

Section Recap (02:28)

Implementing the State Design Pattern (06:09)

Implementing the Game Character Example (15:07)

Section Recap (01:05)

Benefits (01:44)

Drawbacks (03:44)

Conclusion (00:23)

Course Info

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Design Patterns
Duration:
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About the Author

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Amichai Mantinband

Amichai Mantinband is a Software Engineer at Microsoft and a .NET content creator.
He works on large-scale, distributed systems within Microsoft Office, serving over 100 million daily users. He is a speaker at official .NET conferences, and within Microsoft, he authors and teaches software architecture courses.
Amichai is the author of NuGet packages ErrorOr & Throw and has a .NET programming YouTube channel covering advanced topics such as design patterns, architecture, and best practices.

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