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[patterns-discussion] Abstract Factory vs. Factory Method

From: "Pablo Schor" <pablo.schor AT lobruno.com.ar>
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Subject: [patterns-discussion] Abstract Factory vs. Factory Method
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 10:11:22 -0300
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I've been using the factory pattern for a while, but don't know exactly if
I'm using the Abstract Factory or the Factory Method. They look the same to
me, but what are the differences?

thank you,

Pablo

[patterns-discussion] Abstract Factory vs. Factory Method, Pablo Schor, 10/30/2003
- RE: [patterns-discussion] Abstract Factory vs. Factory Method, Bruce Trask, 10/30/2003
  - Re: [patterns-discussion] Abstract Factory vs. Factory Method, Douglas C. Schmidt, 10/31/2003
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- RE: [patterns-discussion] Abstract Factory vs. Factory Method, Russell Dodd, 10/30/2003
  - Re: [patterns-discussion] Abstract Factory vs. Factory Method, Eduardo Franco, 10/30/2003
- RE: [patterns-discussion] Abstract Factory vs. Factory Method, Vernekar, Pralhad (IndSys, SalemVA), 10/30/2003
  - RE: [patterns-discussion] Abstract Factory vs. Factory Method, Mike Beedle, 10/30/2003
    - [patterns-discussion] Patterns Case Studies, pg . bhat, 10/30/2003
      - Re: [patterns-discussion] Patterns Case Studies, Yves Roy, 10/30/2003