How do I implement the State Pattern in my application?

How do I implement the State Pattern in my application?

The State Pattern allows an object to alter its behavior when its internal state changes. Do you have a specific use case in mind?

Yes, I'm working on a game where characters can be in different states like 'Idle', 'Running', and 'Jumping'.

Great! You can create a State interface with methods like 'enter()', 'execute()', and 'exit()'. Each state class will implement this interface.

Can you give me a code example for the 'Idle' state?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

class IdleState implements State {
    public void enter() {
        System.out.println("Entering Idle State");
    }
    public void execute() {
        System.out.println("Character is idling...");
    }
    public void exit() {
        System.out.println("Exiting Idle State");
    }
}