SAX Uses Observer Pattern

[1] Pattern Overview

The observer pattern defines an one-to-many dependency between a subject object and any number observer objects so that when the subject object changes state, all its observers are notified and updated accordingly.

The Observer Pattern is also known as Dependents and Publishe-Subscribe.

[2] SAX uses the Observer Pattern. But only one Observer allowed.

XMLReader plays the role of Subject [ Subject - XMLReader].

org.xml.sax.ContentHandler interface plays the role of Observer [ Observer - Contenthandler]