Rob Dodson • 8/16/2012

JavaScript Design Patterns: Observer

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This article provides a detailed guide to the Observer design pattern in JavaScript. It explains the pattern's formal definition, also known as Publish-Subscribe, and outlines when to use it. The content covers the roles of Subject and Observer, pros and cons, and includes practical implementation details like subscription management and notification loops, referencing established JavaScript literature.

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