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EPISODE · Dec 19, 2025 · 5 MIN

Chain of Responsibility: Decoupling Handlers for Flexible Software

from Intellectually Curious · host Mike Breault

From button taps on your iPhone to complex event flows, this episode breaks down the Chain of Responsibility design pattern. Learn how a chain of handlers can decide who processes a request at runtime, keeping senders agnostic of receivers and enabling dynamic, extensible systems. We’ll look at Cocoa’s responder chain as a concrete example, discuss how multiple handlers can engage, and explore implications for future AI-driven, decentralized software architectures. Plus practical tips for architects and developers.Note:  This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes.  Please double-check any critical information.Sponsored by Embersilk LLC

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