Learning Factory Pattern
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Introduction to the Factory Design Pattern
The factory pattern is a creational design pattern used to create objects or families of objects dynamically. It simplifies the process of creating objects and decides the type of object based on given options. It provides an interface for creating objects but leaves the final implementation to other classes. As with many other design patterns, there are different ways of implementing the factory pattern.
Advantages of the Factory Pattern
Advantages of the factory pattern include:
Disadvantages of the Factory Pattern
On the downside, the factory pattern may increase code complexity and introduce overhead, depending on the implementation. In some cases, there could be tight coupling instead of loose coupling, limiting extensibility. Overcoming this challenge may require introducing even more complexity.