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Why Common Design Patterns Can Hurt Performance and Security

nadeem55
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software security

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The article discusses how common design patterns can negatively impact performance and security when misapplied, and the discussion highlights the importance of careful consideration when using these patterns.

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nadeem55
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We tend to treat design patterns as universal solutions, but Singleton, Strategy, and Decorator can introduce performance bottlenecks and security gaps when misapplied. I wrote an analysis on patterns as architectural risk multipliers, based on real-world lessons.
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