What is Antipattern in Programming

An anti-pattern is a common pattern of incorrect or ineffective solution to a problem that should be used as a guide to avoid mistakes.

In other words, anti-patterns are traps that are easy to fall into when developing a product.

There are four types of antipatterns:

• Development antipatterns.
• Architectural antipatterns.
• Organizational antipatterns.
• Environmental antipatterns.

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