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Factory Method vs Abstract Factory Method

807603Nov 16 2002 — edited Feb 21 2008
Could anyone explain, in simple language, the difference between a Factory Method design pattern and an Abstract Factory Method design pattern?

Factory Method: Client uses factory to create product. Client doesn't know what object it is instantiating and is independenant from it.

Abstract Factory Method: ???

Help appreciated - I'm confused =)

Many thanks!
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