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The Abstract Factory Pattern: A Guide to Creating Families of Related Objects
Introduction
In software development, managing object creation while ensuring consistency among related objects can be challenging. The Abstract Factory Pattern provides a solution by defining an interface for creating families of related or dependent objects without specifying their concrete classes.
This pattern is widely used in UI component libraries, cross-platform development, and theme-based applications where multiple related objects must be created in a structured and scalable way.
What is the Abstract Factory Pattern?
The Abstract Factory Pattern encapsulates a group of individual factories that have a common theme. It provides a way to enforce a standard structure across different product families while allowing for flexibility and extension.
Key Characteristics:
- Provides an interface for creating related objects without specifying their exact classes.
- Supports multiple product families that adhere to a common interface.
- Promotes consistency across a group of related products.
- Follows the Open/Closed Principle, allowing new product families to be added without…