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---
layout: pattern
title: Double Dispatch
folder: double-dispatch
permalink: /patterns/double-dispatch/
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categories: Other
tags:
- Java
- Difficulty-Intermediate
- Idiom
---
## Intent
Double Dispatch pattern is a way to create maintainable dynamic
behavior based on receiver and parameter types.
![alt text](./etc/double-dispatch.png "Double Dispatch")
## Applicability
Use the Double Dispatch pattern when
* the dynamic behavior is not defined only based on receiving object's type but also on the receiving method's parameter type.
## Real world examples
* [ObjectOutputStream](https://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/api/java/io/ObjectOutputStream.html)