The Template Method Design Pattern is a behavioral design pattern that defines the skeleton of an algorithm in the superclass but lets subclasses override specific steps of the algorithm without changing its structure. It allows reusing common behavior across multiple classes while still allowing customization where necessary.
Components of Template Method Design Pattern
- Abstract Class: This class defines the template method, which is the skeleton of the algorithm. It consists of several abstract methods that subclasses must implement.
- Concrete Classes: These classes inherit from the abstract class and provide implementations for the abstract methods.
