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---
layout: pattern
title: Memento
folder: memento
permalink: /patterns/memento/
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categories: Behavioral
tags:
- Java
- Gang Of Four
- Difficulty-Intermediate
---
## Also known as
Token
## Intent
Without violating encapsulation, capture and externalize an
object's internal state so that the object can be restored to this state later.
![alt text](./etc/memento.png "Memento")
## Applicability
Use the Memento pattern when
* a snapshot of an object's state must be saved so that it can be restored to that state later, and
* a direct interface to obtaining the state would expose implementation details and break the object's encapsulation
## Real world examples
* [java.util.Date](http://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/api/java/util/Date.html)
## Credits
* [Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software](http://www.amazon.com/Design-Patterns-Elements-Reusable-Object-Oriented/dp/0201633612)