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Python Factory Method: Create Shapes by Type String
A factory method that maps a type string to a concrete shape class and returns an instance, with runtime error handling.
class Shape:
def draw(self):
raise NotImplementedError
class Circle(Shape):
def draw(self):
return "Drawing a circle"
class Square(Shape):
def draw(self):
return "Drawing a square"
class Triangle(Shape):
def draw(self):
return "Drawing a triangle"
class ShapeFact…How to Implement a Factory Method by Type String in Python
A factory method maps a type string to a class, creating and returning the appropriate object instance while handling unknown types gracefully.
class Animal:
def speak(self):
raise NotImplementedError
class Dog(Animal):
def speak(self):
return "Woof!"
class Cat(Animal):
def speak(self):
return "Meow!"
class AnimalFactory:
@staticmethod
def create(animal_type: str) -> Animal:
animal_types = {
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