How do you adjust to feedback when using design patterns?

1 Understand the feedback

Before you make any changes to your code, you need to understand the feedback you receive. Is it about the functionality, the usability, the performance, or the aesthetics of your software? Is it based on user testing, client requirements, code reviews, or personal opinions? Is it clear, specific, and constructive, or vague, general, and negative? You need to ask questions, clarify expectations, and prioritize the feedback according to its relevance and importance.

2 Evaluate the impact

Next, you need to evaluate the impact of the feedback on your design patterns. How does it affect the core principles, the structure, the behavior, and the interactions of your patterns? Does it require a minor tweak, a major refactor, or a complete redesign? Does it conflict with other feedback, or with your own goals and vision? You need to weigh the pros and cons of the feedback, and consider the trade-offs and consequences of changing your patterns.

3 Communicate the changes

Once you decide how to adjust your design patterns based on the feedback, you need to communicate the changes to your stakeholders. You need to explain why you made the changes, how they improve the software, and what challenges or risks they entail. You also need to document the changes in your code, using comments, diagrams, or other tools. You need to be transparent, honest, and respectful, and invite further feedback and collaboration.

4 Test the changes

After you implement the changes to your design patterns, you need to test them thoroughly. You need to ensure that they work as expected, that they don't introduce new bugs or errors, and that they meet the quality standards and criteria of your project. You also need to gather feedback from your users, clients, or colleagues again, and see if they are satisfied with the changes, or if they have new suggestions or issues. You need to be open-minded, flexible, and responsive, and iterate as needed.

5 Learn from the feedback

Finally, you need to learn from the feedback and the changes you made to your design patterns. You need to reflect on what worked well, what didn't work well, and what you can improve in the future. You also need to update your knowledge and skills on design patterns, and explore new or alternative solutions that may suit your needs better. You need to be curious, humble, and proactive, and seek continuous improvement and growth.

6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?