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GoF: Observer pattern

January 02, 2019

Observer

Goal

A subject object, maintains a list of its dependents, called observers, and notifies them automatically of any state changes.

UML

W3sDesign Observer Design Pattern UML

C#

2 alternatives (More information here):

  1. Using interfaces like IObserver and IObservable and make interface calls
  2. Use an event in the subject and delegates. Observers register on this event.

The second option is completely integrated in the .NET CLR.