If you are new to patterns, you could begin by reading the short paper,
Reuse at AG Communication Systems = Patterns.

Patterns Papers have more information on patterns.

Read the example pattern, Don't Flip the Bozo Bit.

Pattern writers will find the Pattern Template and guidelines for Writers Workshops valuable references.

Explore links to papers, patterns, and Other Resources.

ChiliPLoP is a Phoenix patterns conference held in March each year, starting in 1998.

For more information contact Linda Rising or David DeLano.