Problem Statement
Why are design patterns considered important in software engineering?
Explanation
Design patterns encode proven solutions to recurring design problems, which saves development time and improves code quality. /n/n They provide a common vocabulary among developers so one can refer to a pattern name and instantly understand the structure and intent. /n/n They help promote code reuse, loose coupling, maintainability and scalability by guiding developers to structure relationships between objects rather than re-inventing solutions.
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