Problem Statement
What are some trade-offs when using design patterns and when should you avoid applying them?
Explanation
While design patterns provide clear benefits, they also introduce abstraction layers which may increase complexity and reduce clarity if used indiscriminately. /n/n Over-engineering with too many patterns can lead to code bloat, harder debugging and performance overhead. /n/n You should avoid applying a pattern when a simpler solution suffices and only adopt a pattern when it clearly matches a recurring problem in the system.
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