Factories in DDD

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Encapsulate complex object creation. When creating an aggregate or entity is complex, a factory hides the creation logic and ensures the object is created in a valid state. Factories can be standalone or methods on aggregate roots.

Key Properties

• Complex Creation Logic
• Valid State Guarantee
• Creation Encapsulation

Related

• Factory Method (design pattern)
• Aggregates (factories create aggregates)

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