Differences between abstract factory pattern and factory pattern?

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Could I just said that the abstract factory pattern is just by adding a layer of abstraction above the creational patterns like factory pattern?

Edit: I know that for most of the cases we can use factory pattern to implement the abstract factory pattern. But I think if I use some other creational pattern, that's still, at least I will call it, a abstract factory pattern.

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 10 '17 at 18:18

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Abstract Factory is collection of the Factory Methods.

examples from real life:
Factory Method - plasticine/mold
Abstract Factory - cards factory

answered Mar 10 '17 at 18:18

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Differences between abstract factory pattern and factory pattern?

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