>Hello,
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>In our company we are learning desing patterns. Every week we discuss a new pattern from the book of Gamma et al.
>Last week we were discussing the bridge pattern, which is rather simple, but the discussion turned towords the differences with the strategy pattern. We think the two are very much alike. Why are there two different patterns than?
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>Any ideas?
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>TIA,
>
>Martin van Krieken

Hi Martin

Actually you will find that most design patterns either use, or are based on, the bridge. It is probably the most fundamental pattern. However, what really matters in the context of a pattern is the "Intent".

You are correct in noting that the result of implementing a strategy pattern is actually a bridge. However, a Strategy is not static; the idea is that different objects can be used at one side of the bridge depending on circumstances. So the intent of the two patterns is quite different.