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## Also known as
Objects for States
## Intent
Allow an object to alter its behavior when its internal state changes. The object will appear to change its class.
Allow an object to alter its behavior when its internal state changes. The object will appear to
change its class.
## Explanation
Real world example
> When observing a mammoth in its natural habitat it seems to change its behavior based on the situation. It may first appear calm but over time when it detects a threat it gets angry and dangerous to its surroundings.
> When observing a mammoth in its natural habitat it seems to change its behavior based on the
> situation. It may first appear calm but over time when it detects a threat it gets angry and
> dangerous to its surroundings.
In plain words
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Wikipedia says
> The state pattern is a behavioral software design pattern that allows an object to alter its behavior when its internal state changes. This pattern is close to the concept of finite-state machines. The state pattern can be interpreted as a strategy pattern, which is able to switch a strategy through invocations of methods defined in the pattern's interface.
> The state pattern is a behavioral software design pattern that allows an object to alter its
> behavior when its internal state changes. This pattern is close to the concept of finite-state
> machines. The state pattern can be interpreted as a strategy pattern, which is able to switch a
> strategy through invocations of methods defined in the pattern's interface.
**Programmatic Example**
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mammoth.observe();
mammoth.timePasses();
mammoth.observe();
// The mammoth gets angry!
// The mammoth is furious!
// The mammoth calms down.
// The mammoth is calm and peaceful.
```
Program output:
```java
The mammoth gets angry!
The mammoth is furious!
The mammoth calms down.
The mammoth is calm and peaceful.
```
## Class diagram
![alt text](./etc/state_1.png "State")
![alt text](./etc/state_urm.png "State")
## Applicability
Use the State pattern in either of the following cases
* An object's behavior depends on its state, and it must change its behavior at run-time depending on that state