How do I initialize classes with lots of fields in an elegant way?

Question

In my application, I have to instantiate many different types of objects. Each type contains some fields and needs to be added to a containing type. How can I do this in an

Answer 1

I just provide this answer because it was mentioned in a comment and I think it should also be a part of this enumeration of Design Patterns.

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Null Object Design Pattern

Intent

The intent of a Null Object is to encapsulate the absence of an object by providing a substitutable alternative that offers suitable default do nothing behavior. In short, a design where "nothing will come of nothing"

Use the Null Object pattern when

• an object requires a collaborator. The Null Object pattern does not introduce this collaboration--it makes use of a collaboration that already exists
• some collaborator instances should do nothing
• you want to abstract the handling of null away from the client

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Here you find the full part of "Null Object" Design Pattern