"factory class" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: factory classes [plural]
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  1. (software, object-oriented programming) A class that creates an object having a non-trivial creation process, implementing the factory method pattern. Wikipedia link: factory class Categories (topical): Object-oriented programming, Software
    Sense id: en-factory_class-en-noun-QBVvd9F2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

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