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+layout: pattern
+title: Factory Method
+folder: factory-method
+permalink: /patterns/factory-method/
+categories: Creational
+tags: 
+ - Java
+ - Difficulty-Beginner
+ - Gang Of Four
+---
+
+## Also known as
+Virtual Constructor
+
+## Intent
+Define an interface for creating an object, but let subclasses
+decide which class to instantiate. Factory Method lets a class defer
+instantiation to subclasses.
+
+![alt text](./etc/factory-method_1.png "Factory Method")
+
+## Applicability
+Use the Factory Method pattern when
+
+* a class can't anticipate the class of objects it must create
+* a class wants its subclasses to specify the objects it creates
+* classes delegate responsibility to one of several helper subclasses, and you want to localize the knowledge of which helper subclass is the delegate
+
+## Credits
+
+* [Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software](http://www.amazon.com/Design-Patterns-Elements-Reusable-Object-Oriented/dp/0201633612)