The document discusses design patterns and their use. It makes three key points: 1. Design patterns describe solutions to problems that occur frequently in our environment. The solutions can be applied in different contexts without being exactly the same. 2. A design pattern is defined as a solution to a problem within a specific context. The context defines the problem and introduces forces that influence the solution. 3. Patterns capture both the solution form and the appropriate situations or contexts for applying that solution to a problem. This allows patterns to effectively solve problems in a reusable way.