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In other words, if you use anything in Head First Design Patterns to, say, run a nuclear power plant, you’re on your own. We do, however, encourage you to use the DJ View app.
No ducks were harmed in the making of this book.
The original GoF agreed to have their photos in this book. Yes, they really are that good-looking.
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