{
  "title": "Software Design Patterns - Pattern Structure Documentation",
  "description": "JSON Structure for documenting Gang of Four and modern software design patterns",
  "version": "1.0",
  "source": "https://refactoring.guru/design-patterns",
  "structures": [
    {
      "name": "DesignPattern",
      "description": "A documented software design pattern with intent, structure, and implementation guidance",
      "fields": [
        {"name": "id", "type": "string", "required": false, "description": "Pattern slug identifier (e.g., 'observer')"},
        {"name": "name", "type": "string", "required": true, "description": "Pattern name"},
        {"name": "category", "type": "enum[Creational|Structural|Behavioral]", "required": true, "description": "GoF category"},
        {"name": "intent", "type": "string", "required": true, "description": "One-sentence purpose"},
        {"name": "motivation", "type": "string", "required": false, "description": "Problem scenario"},
        {"name": "applicability", "type": "array<string>", "required": false, "description": "When to use"},
        {"name": "structure", "type": "PatternStructure", "required": false, "description": "Participants and collaborations"},
        {"name": "consequences", "type": "array<string>", "required": false, "description": "Trade-offs"},
        {"name": "implementation", "type": "string", "required": false, "description": "Implementation notes"},
        {"name": "languages", "type": "array<string>", "required": false, "description": "Example languages"},
        {"name": "relatedPatterns", "type": "array<string>", "required": false, "description": "Related patterns"},
        {"name": "aliases", "type": "array<string>", "required": false, "description": "Alternative names"},
        {"name": "references", "type": "array<Reference>", "required": false, "description": "Documentation links"}
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Participant",
      "description": "A class or interface role in a design pattern",
      "fields": [
        {"name": "name", "type": "string", "required": true, "description": "Participant role name"},
        {"name": "description", "type": "string", "required": false, "description": "Responsibilities"},
        {"name": "isAbstract", "type": "boolean", "required": false, "description": "Abstract/interface flag"}
      ]
    }
  ],
  "categories": {
    "Creational": {
      "description": "Patterns that deal with object creation mechanisms",
      "patterns": ["Abstract Factory", "Builder", "Factory Method", "Prototype", "Singleton"]
    },
    "Structural": {
      "description": "Patterns that deal with object composition and relationships",
      "patterns": ["Adapter", "Bridge", "Composite", "Decorator", "Facade", "Flyweight", "Proxy"]
    },
    "Behavioral": {
      "description": "Patterns that deal with object interaction and responsibility",
      "patterns": [
        "Chain of Responsibility", "Command", "Interpreter", "Iterator",
        "Mediator", "Memento", "Observer", "State", "Strategy",
        "Template Method", "Visitor"
      ]
    }
  }
}