do design patterns still apply with Python?

[Irmen de Jong]

Roy Smith wrote:
> 
>> For example, the Factory pattern is mostly to work around the fact that
>> it's difficult in Java and C++ to dynamically load classes.
> 
> You're over-specifying.  Most of most design patterns is to work around the 
> fact that it's difficult in Java and C++ to do many things.

+1 QOTW!

--Irmen