Steven D'Aprano wrote:
I've never really understand why "abstract factory", "factory method"
and "builder" are considered different design patterns. They're variants on
the same idea.
I think it's because they address different problems. Factories
are for hiding the details of how an object is
Roy Smith wrote:
> The ebb and flow of technology has recently brought me someplace I never
> thought I'd be. Java-land. And what I've discovered is that factories
> are so last year. Apparently builders are the new thing.
I've never really understand why "abstract factory", "factory method"
