Before we dive into the Composite pattern, I must first define composite objects: objects that contain other objects; for example, a drawing may be composed of graphic primitives, such as lines, ...

In Core J2EE Patterns: Best Practices and Design Strategies, Deepak Alur, John Crupi, and Dan Malks identify 15 J2EE (Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition) design patterns, of which the Composite View ...