If you’ve spent further than a many months in the world of software development, you’ve likely heard the term "Design Patterns" thrown around like some sacred conjuration. For a long time, I allowed they were just fancy words used by elderly engineers to make themselves sound smarter during meetings. But as my systems grew from simple "To-Do" apps into complex enterprise systems, I realized that ignoring design patterns is like trying to make a hutment with only a hammer and a prayer. In this post, I’m going to partake my particular trip through the "Spaghetti Law Period," why design patterns are non-negotiable for your career, and how to avoid the common risks that indeed pros fall into. Table of Contents 1. The Junior's Confession: My "Spaghetti Law" Trauma 2. Reconsidering Design Patterns: It’s Not Just Theory 3. The Three Pillars of Why We Need Patterns 4. The Warning: Do Not Come a "Golden Hammer" Inventor 5. How to Start: The ...