The Factory Method pattern provides a way to encapsulate object creation. Instead of instantiating objects directly using a constructor, this pattern delegates the instantiation process to a specialized method, often called a factory method. This pattern is particularly useful when there is a need to decouple object creation from its usage, allowing for more flexibility and easier maintenance.

Imagine a software development tool that must be able to work with several different kinds of source code repositories, including Git, Subversion, and Mercurial