The Class Responsibility Collaborator (CRC) architecture pattern is a way to visually represent the collaboration between classes to achieve certain functionalities in a system. In this pattern, each class is represented by a card or a sticky note and on each card, the class name, responsibilities, and collaborators are listed.
The CRC pattern helps in designing object-oriented systems by breaking down the system into smaller classes and identifying their responsibilities and the collaborations required to achieve specific functionalities. It is often used during the initial phases of software design to help the development team understand the interactions and relationships between classes.
In summary, the CRC architecture pattern is a tool to visualize the relationships between classes in a system, helping developers in object-oriented design and implementation.
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