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pattern
subject			fact

pattern	has definition A widely understood solution to a particular type of problem
	is a subtopic of 6.1 - Introduction to Patterns
	is a kind of subject
	should be as general as possible
	should be described in an easy-to-understand form so that people can determine when and how to use it
	should contain a solution that has been proven to effectively solve the problem in the indicated context

Kinds of pattern :

• architectural pattern (4 kinds, 5 facts) (architectural style) - A pattern used in software architecture
• design pattern (14 kinds, 12 facts) - A pattern useful for the design of software
• multiplicity pattern (4 kinds, 2 facts)
• software architecture (3 kinds, 7 facts)