> Perhaps the problem doesn't fit into an object oriented solution. Or if not the problem, then my brain. > You could try learning a functional language and s

> Perhaps the problem doesn't fit into an object oriented solution. Or if not the problem, then my brain. > You could try learning a functional language and see if you find it fitting better. I come from a physics/science background; what I've seen of functional languages feel natural. I bought my first book on design patterns 12 years ago (Head First Design Patterns). I worked my way through and it didn't make sense. I've dipped into PoEAA and Gang of Four since, with the same problem. The flow-chart-esque (UML) diagrams, the way messy life is meant to fit patterns... it didn't gel. Time to try again, but I fancy learning a functional language first :)