The Boston Flash Platform User Group had its first Design Pattern discussion group last night. It went really well. Just short of 20 people showed up, more than I expected. Sam Robbins gave a short presentation and some examples of the Strategy pattern, which sparked a lot of good discussion, and branched off into some pretty wide ranging subjects. Then the pizza and drinks arrived and it broke off into a bunch of smaller discussions. I’m not sure they were all about design patterns, but I know at least some were! Afterwards, about a third of the group went to the bar downstairs for pool and foozball and a beer or two.
Overall, it was very cool. I think pretty much everyone walked away with something. If not a first introduction to patterns or the Strategy pattern, at least some new insights on how to use it.
Thanks to Brightcove for the use of the space, and the eats.