Problem Statement
Why are behavioral design patterns important in software design, particularly in object-oriented systems?
Explanation
Behavioral patterns help manage how objects communicate and distribute responsibility, rather than focusing just on static structures. /n/n They make it easier to change how interactions happen, to add or swap behaviors without modifying many classes, and to enforce loose coupling between components. /n/n For example, using the Observer pattern you can attach multiple listeners without changing the subject's internal logic; using Strategy you can change the algorithm used by a class at runtime. These capabilities improve flexibility, maintainability and extensibility in object-oriented systems.
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