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Object-oriented techniques have become widespread in software engineering. One of the newest developments in object-oriented technology is the specification and use of design patterns. This paper shows how two of these design patterns can be used in (agricultural) research. The “Template Method” design pattern applied to modeling and simulation shows the benefits of object-oriented technology with respect to model adaptation. The use of this template together with a proper class hierarchy could be a crucial step in the development of a reusable model base. The “Composite” design pattern is shown as a second example and can be worthwhile in GIS applications.
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Schotman, P.J. (1999). Examples of object-oriented design in agricultural research. In: Stein, A., de Vries, F.W.T.P. (eds) Data and Models in Action. Current Issues in Production Ecology, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-9217-8_8
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