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---
layout: pattern
title: Abstract Document
folder: abstract-document
permalink: /patterns/abstract-document/
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categories: Structural
tags:
- Java
- Difficulty-Intermediate
---
## Intent
Achieve flexibility of untyped languages and keep the type-safety
![alt text](./etc/abstract-document-base.png "Abstract Document Base")
![alt text](./etc/abstract-document.png "Abstract Document Traits and Domain")
## Applicability
Use the Abstract Document Pattern when
* there is a need to add new properties on the fly
* you want a flexible way to organize domain in tree like structure
* you want more loosely coupled system
## Credits
* [Wikipedia: Abstract Document Pattern](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abstract_Document_Pattern)
* [Martin Fowler: Dealing with properties](http://martinfowler.com/apsupp/properties.pdf)