What is a pattern, and why would anyone collect patterns into a language? Architect Richard Sickinger answers both questions in a short primer recorded at the second PURPLSOC conference.
The talk was filmed during the "Discover Patterns!" Newcomers Fair, a session designed for people who were new to the vocabulary. It moves from a simple definition to examples of how patterns help groups describe and improve the places they use.
For readers who want a first orientation before the longer conference papers, this is the gentlest entry point in the archive. It pairs well with the written introduction on the Why Patterns page.