Before we dive into the Composite pattern, I must first define composite objects: objects that contain other objects; for example, a drawing may be composed of graphic primitives, such as lines, ...

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Q: I want to use the Java Observer pattern in my project. With that in mind, can you give me some sample code to demonstrate how it works A: Just as object-oriented programming encourages code reuse, ...