Chapter 4: Factories and Functional Data Construction

In this section

• 4.1 The Factory Pattern in OOP
  • Abstract Factory and Factory Method Patterns in Clojure
    Explore the Abstract Factory and Factory Method design patterns and their functional alternatives in Clojure for Java professionals.
  • Java Factory Pattern Use Cases: Enhancing Flexibility and Decoupling
    Explore the practical use cases of the Factory Pattern in Java applications, focusing on how it promotes flexibility and decoupling in object creation.
• 4.2 Limitations of Factories in OOP
  • Complexity with Class Hierarchies: Navigating the Challenges of Factory Patterns
    Explore the intricacies of class hierarchies in Java, the challenges posed by factory patterns, and how Clojure offers functional solutions to mitigate complexity.
  • Inflexibility in Object Creation: Overcoming Challenges in Factory Implementations
    Explore the challenges of inflexibility in object creation within factory patterns and discover how Clojure offers flexible alternatives through functional programming paradigms.
• 4.3 Functional Data Construction in Clojure
  • Data Literals and Maps: Unlocking Clojure's Power for Java Professionals
    Explore how Clojure's data literals and maps provide a powerful alternative to traditional factory patterns, offering simplicity and expressiveness in data construction.
  • Using Constructors and Factory Functions in Clojure
    Explore the power of using constructors and factory functions in Clojure for creating flexible and efficient data structures, offering a functional alternative to traditional object-oriented design patterns.
• 4.4 Leveraging Multimethods and Protocols
  • Polymorphic Function Dispatch in Clojure: Leveraging Multimethods for Advanced Function Dispatch
    Explore the power of polymorphic function dispatch in Clojure using multimethods, enabling dynamic behavior based on arbitrary criteria without relying on class hierarchies.
  • Extensibility with Protocols in Clojure
    Explore how Clojure protocols provide a flexible and extensible way to define interfaces that can be implemented by various data types, enhancing code reuse and modularity.
• Dynamic Object Creation in Clojure: A Comprehensive Case Study
  Explore dynamic object creation in Clojure through factory functions, multimethods, and protocols. Learn how to build flexible and efficient data structures dynamically.