There is no particular limit to the number of creational patterns, any more than there is a finite number of possible blueprints for a house, there are five which are particularly well-known.

1. Singleton
2. Factory Method pattern
3. abstract factory
4. Builder
5. Prototype

We have already looked at the Singleton pattern. Later in this module, you'll have a chance to explore the Factory Method pattern in detail.
The other three common creational patterns are described in this SlideShow:

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Common Creational Patterns - Quiz