There was the software “pattern” hype back in the 90’s, people began to think of the word “pattern” as meaning “good”. So there was some discussion of what to call a bad pattern, and people decided they liked “anti-pattern”.
So, not the opposite of a pattern, but the opposite of good. There you have it.
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So we call approaches 'anti-patterns' now if they aren't universally suitable?
The calling things anti-pattern anti-pattern... ...considered harmful. Had to.
There was the software “pattern” hype back in the 90’s, people began to think of the word “pattern” as meaning “good”. So there was some discussion of what to call a bad pattern, and people decided they liked “anti-pattern”.
So, not the opposite of a pattern, but the opposite of good. There you have it.
anti patterns considered harmful