Design Patterns Project

This project is a simulation of Source Control activity (similar to Git). The system allows users to manage branches, files, and folders while ensuring that all actions follow a predefined workflow. The project demonstrates advanced software design patterns to achieve modularity, scalability, and efficient behavior.

Features

• File State Management:

  • Files transition through multiple states during development (e.g., draft, reviewed, approved).
  • Ensures no steps in the workflow are skipped.

• History and Restoration:

  • Maintains a history of all actions performed on a file.
  • Allows users to restore files to a previous state using the Memento pattern.

• Review System:

  • Automatically notifies relevant parties when a review request is made.
  • Simulates collaboration in a source control environment.

• Composite Structure:

  • Supports hierarchical management of branches, files, and folders.
  • Provides an intuitive way to manage complex structures in source control.

Design Patterns Used

1. Composite:

   • Used to represent the hierarchical relationship between branches, files, and folders.
   • Enables uniform treatment of individual files and collections of files or folders.

2. State:

   • Implements the different states a file can be in (e.g., draft, reviewed, approved).
   • Ensures smooth transitions between states while maintaining workflow integrity.

3. Observer:

   • Notifies relevant parties when a review request is triggered.
   • Ensures real-time updates and collaboration.

4. Memento:

   • Records the history of actions performed on a file.
   • Provides functionality to restore a file to any previous state.

Project Structure

• Headers: Definitions of classes representing branches, files, folders, and design patterns.
• Source Files: Implementations of the system's logic and design patterns.
• Main Program: Demonstrates the functionality of the system, including file state transitions, history management, and review workflows.

Contribution

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-name).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -am 'Add new feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature-name).
5. Create a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

This project was developed to showcase the practical use of advanced software design patterns in simulating a real-world source control system.