factory class

noun

A class that creates an object having a non-trivial creation process, implementing the factory method pattern.

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Meanings

nounfactory class (plural factory classes)

plural factory classes

  1. object-oriented programmingcomputingA class that creates an object having a non-trivial creation process, implementing the factory method pattern.
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APA

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Chicago

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