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Java: Factory Pattern

When is the Factory Pattern preferred over direct instantiation?

What architectural smell indicates the need for a factory?

Why use a Factory for creating abstracted interfaces?

How would you explain the design consequence of the Factory Pattern in an interview?

How might over-engineering manifest with factories?

Advantages of Factory Pattern?

Factory Pattern and Spring?

Factory Pattern vs. Concrete Instantiation?

Common Pitfall of Factory Pattern?

Factory Pattern in Payment Processors?