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Factory Method Pattern: Bryan Hansen

The Factory Method Pattern defines a common interface for creating objects but allows subclasses to determine which objects are instantiated. This allows objects to be created without specifying the exact class and makes a system more extensible and adaptable to change. Some key aspects are that the factory is responsible for the lifecycle of objects, there is a common interface for the objects, and concrete subclasses implement creation logic. Examples of the pattern in use include the Calendar, ResourceBundle, and NumberFormat classes.

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Factory Method Pattern: Bryan Hansen

The Factory Method Pattern defines a common interface for creating objects but allows subclasses to determine which objects are instantiated. This allows objects to be created without specifying the exact class and makes a system more extensible and adaptable to change. Some key aspects are that the factory is responsible for the lifecycle of objects, there is a common interface for the objects, and concrete subclasses implement creation logic. Examples of the pattern in use include the Calendar, ResourceBundle, and NumberFormat classes.

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Factory Method Pattern

Bryan Hansen
twitter: bh5k | http://www.linkedin.com/in/hansenbryan
Concepts
▪ Doesn’t expose instantiation logic
▪ Defer to subclasses
▪ Common interface
▪ Specified by architecture, implemented by user
▪ Examples:
▪ Calendar
▪ ResourceBundle
▪ NumberFormat
Design

Factory is responsible for lifecycle


Common Interface
Concrete Classes
Parameterized create method
Everyday Example - Calendar

Calendar  cal  =  Calendar.getInstance();  


     
System.out.println(cal);  

System.out.println(cal.get(Calendar.DAY_OF_MONTH));  
     
Exercise Factory

Create Pages
Create Website
Create Concrete Classes
Create Factory
Enum
Pitfalls
▪ Complexity
▪ Creation in subclass
▪ Refactoring
Contrast

Singleton Factory
▪ Returns same instance ▪ Returns various instances
▪ One constructor method - no ▪ Multiple constructors
args ▪ Interface driven
▪ No Interface ▪ Subclasses
▪ No Subclasses ▪ Adaptable to environment more
easily
Factory Summary

• Parameter Driven
• Solves complex creation
• A little complex
• Opposite of a Singleton

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