> When you have to write a large project like a compiler or a web browser or something, it's handy to have around. All to often I stare at the empty text window

> When you have to write a large project like a compiler or a web browser or something, it's handy to have around. All to often I stare at the empty text window in my ide and question my life choices. You absolutely nailed that feeling. And yes, it is indeed useful to have a repository (he) of patterns, just so you can start throwing them at the problem until you find something that sticks.