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Re: [patterns-discussion] Abstract Factory vs. Factory Method

From: "Douglas C. Schmidt" <schmidt AT cs.wustl.edu>
To: "Bruce Trask" <trask_b AT ociweb.com>
Cc: "Pablo Schor" <pablo.schor AT lobruno.com.ar>, livingmetaphor AT yahoogroups.com, patterns-discussion AT cs.uiuc.edu
Subject: Re: [patterns-discussion] Abstract Factory vs. Factory Method
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 11:58:48 -0600
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Hi Folks,

I'm not sure if I agree entirely with Robert Martin's
description since a factory method can also be put in a separate
class. In general, I like to think of an abstract factory as
containing a collection of related factory methods that work together
to ensure semantically consistent objects are created.

Take care,

Doug

[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
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