factory pattern

[/ˈfæktəri ˈpætərn/]
nounpl: factory patterns
padrão de fábrica
1. A creational design pattern that provides an interface for creating objects without specifying their exact classes
The factory pattern allows you to create different types of database connections using a single factory method.
O padrão de fábrica permite que você crie diferentes tipos de conexões de banco de dados usando um único método de fábrica.
2. A design pattern that uses factory methods to instantiate objects instead of using direct constructors
Implementing the factory pattern reduces coupling between classes and improves code maintainability.
Implementar o padrão de fábrica reduz o acoplamento entre classes e melhora a manutenibilidade do código.
The factory pattern is a foundational concept in software engineering, particularly in object-oriented programming. It is extensively used in both American and Brazilian software development communities and is taught as a standard design pattern in computer science courses. The term is used identically in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking programming contexts, reflecting the international nature of software development terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
factory method patternobject creation patterncreational pattern

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
padrão de fábrica
most commonly used term in Brazilian Portuguese software development
São Paulo
padrão de fábrica
standard term in tech industry
Portugal
padrão de fábrica
same usage as Brazilian Portuguese
Technical English
factory pattern
also called 'factory method pattern' for disambiguation from abstract factory

Related Words

design patterncreational patternobject-oriented programmingpolymorphismabstract factorysingleton patternprototype pattern

Related Idioms & Phrases

implement the factory pattern
use a factory to create objects
factory method
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