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Intent: A fluent interface provides an easy-readable, flowing interface, that often mimics a domain specific language. Using this pattern results in code that can be read nearly as human language.

Applicability: Use the Fluent Interface pattern when

• you provide an API that would benefit from a DSL-like usage
• you have objects that are difficult to configure or use

Real world examples:

• Java 8 Stream API
• Google Guava FluentInterable
• JOOQ

Credits

• Fluent Interface - Martin Fowler
• Evolutionary architecture and emergent design: Fluent interfaces - Neal Ford