On 21 May 2003 at 7:14, Robert wrote:

> > > (...)
> > > Ummm, now I remember something about internalizing information and
> > > the applicability of the State DP... really need the book.
> >
> > Why not use the internet? A quick Google search revealed
> > (...)
> 
> Thanks for the link.

You're welcome.

> But honestly, I don't like the examples - not just
> because method names start with uppercase letters and thus decrease
> readability.  I find it awful that all relevant state info (balance) must be
> transferred to the next state instance.
> (...)

My post wasn't meant as an answer to your state modeling problem, but 
to your don't-have-the-book problem. But I realize you probably were 
missing the extra information on pattern implementation rather than 
the patterns themselves.

Regards,
Pit