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Software design pattern for object creation

A creational pattern is a software design pattern for creating objects in a manner suitable to a particular situation. As object creation that is otherwise available can sometimes result in design limitations, a custom mechanism for creation can provide for better design. A creational pattern aims to separate a system from how its objects are created, composed, and represented. They increase the system's flexibility in terms of the what, who, how, and when of object creation. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Creational patternA 5-minute orientation
  2. Pick up a classic book: Pattern making by the flat-pattern methodThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  3. Read the landmark paper: Ontology driven creational design patterns as parameterized and reusable componentsCited 4 times
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📖 Definitions

Noun A design pattern that standardizes the mechanisms of object creation.

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