Principles
How patterns on this site are written and what makes a good one.
Recurring, not one-off
A pattern describes a problem that many people meet again and again. “How to park on a steep hill” is a pattern; “where to park for one particular concert” is not.
Tested in practice
Each solution should come from real experience. If a recommendation is only theory, say so.
Context matters
No solution works everywhere. Every pattern states when it applies and, just as importantly, when it does not.
Safety first
Where a pattern involves heat, blades, heights, traffic or the outdoors, safety recommendations come first and are never optional.
Short and scannable
Lead with the problem and a summary table of recommendations. Details come after, for readers who want them.
Linked, not isolated
Patterns refer to related patterns. Together they form a small language for everyday life.