How to Use Design Patterns

Artima is running 'How to Use Design Patterns A Conversation with Erich Gamma, Part I by Bill Venners.'

Summary
Among developers, design patterns are a popular way to think about design, but what is the proper way to think about design patterns? In this interview, Erich Gamma, co-author of the landmark book, Design Patterns, talks with Bill Venners about the right way to think about and use design patterns.