Category - Anti-patterns

Like patterns, anti-patterns are common solutions or approaches to a problem, but unlike patterns, anti-patterns make the problem worse or even create new problems.

If curious, difference between anti-pattern and bad habit.

I originally encountered this as a programming term, where I was linked (repeatedly 😅) to this great python anti-patterns website.

But now, I think of a lot of things in terms of antipatterns.

Studying anti-patterns is almost as fun as studying regular patterns. I've even invented my own anti-patterns that I see in the wild.

Python (Lessons I need to learn)

not using dict comprehensions | asking for permission instead of forgiveness | use zip instead of iterating

Real Life Tropes

These anti-patterns are inspired by one of the best websites ever
clown to clown conversation: Two people trying to impress eachother with shallow knowledge of a field.
unique perspective overconfidence: Thinking you have a better grasp because of knowledge in some unrelated field.
unconsciously provoked to aggression: Unconsciously flipping a switch to becomming agressive.
exploitable position: Putting yourself in a position where you may do something contrary to your ideals.

See also: Category - Aphorism