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= someTerminatingValue) { // Do something interesting } Is there a name for this pattern of assigning the value inside the while loop's expression? … If there isn't a name for it then that's fine, I'm just asking if there is one. …

A commmon pattern I've noticed in my Python code follows this simple structure: value = get_val_from_thing() value = mutate_that_val(value) I find myself first grabbing some specific value(s) from … Here's a concrete example I found in some code: paths = response[0]["job.ResultPaths"] paths = paths.split(",") paths = list(filter(None, paths) So my questions are: Is there a name for this pattern …

I've seen/used some objects that have a structure like so, designed to let children extend the functionality of functions without having to override them. Is there a name for this pattern? … this object. } } …

But for the sake of easier unit-testing among other reasons I want to have the application object stored as a reference to all MVC classes. … So with the pattern above, the conversion at this later point in time will be easier and some of the unit testing might be easier. Is there a generally accepted name for this pattern? …

This allows you to use the type system to dictate control decisions with the confidence that some cowboy isn't going to come along and add a subclass that breaks everything. … This has proven very useful in my current workflow, but is there a name for this pattern? …

It'll have another method which will block while the counter is not zero, then perform an action while holding the lock. … Is there a name for this pattern? It's a class based on the accepted answer of my question here …

I thought this was a confusing style, and recommended that the condition be checked as-is, and the if and else blocks be switched. … I couldn't find a name for this "negated condition in if-else" pattern, however. Is there an existing name for this pattern? …

I wrote a function and I'd like to find out if it is an implementation of some functional programming pattern or construct. … I'd like to find out the name of this pattern or construct (if it exists)? …

I'm looking to see if there is a particular name for this style of programming a certain kind of behavior into a program. … It's just a "press start and go" action. What would you call implementing this type of behavior? …

Registry This class is pretty much a combination of what is known as the registry pattern: ("A well-known object that other objects can use to find common objects and services.") and some filter methods … Contrary to Registry and Updaters, the code for this is always the same except for the type of what is being selected. …

Is there a name for this pattern where an API offers several variations of a method (differing in number of parameters) and internally forwards them with default parameters like this: public void doSomething …

Is there a name for this dictionary / pattern? Edit Wow, I did not expect such a backsplash. Just to make it clear, this type of dictionary is not "defective" or "broken". … It is a simple and elegant solution for a specific type of problem, and I have used this pattern with great success in my career. …

There is a data structure idiom that looks something like this: [ { obj_1_id: { key1: value1_1, key2: value2_1 } }, { obj_2_id: { key1: value1 … So my first question is whether there is a name for this idiom, and the follow-up would be pattern or anti-pattern? If pattern, why would you ever use it? …

Is there a name for this pattern? I've written this kind of thing a few times in JavaScript and recently found myself writing it in C#. … Thing is, I expect this has already been implemented in a library somewhere I didn't know what to look for. In pseudo code it's something like this: if (null ! …

I'll call this the HydratedJob. I'm not sure if "hydrated" is the right term, but I've heard it used in this sense a lot. In this case the HydratedJob will contain a User object, and a Team object. … I would really like to know if this is a pattern with a name that I could research more, and if anyone knows any pitfalls of this approach as I'm looking to integrate it in my app. …