Design Patterns in C#: Builder

Learn everything there is to know about the Builder Design Pattern

About This Course

The Builder Design Pattern is a key design pattern in software engineering, widely used to construct complex objects step-by-step. Mastering this pattern is essential for any developer, as it allows for the creation of objects with many configurations or optional parameters without having a cumbersome constructor. This pattern is especially valuable for producing complex objects in a controlled manner, making code more readable and flexible. In this course, Amichai Mantinband will guide you through everything you need to know to leverage the Builder pattern effectively, enabling you to build structured, maintainable, and adaptable applications.

Course Curriculum

49m 4 sections
Course overview
00:47 Free preview
Definition
04:33
Builder Pattern Types
00:58
Classic Builder Class Diagram
04:14
Definition vs Class Diagram
01:36
Implementing the Classic Builder Pattern
06:28
Classic Builder - Why So Complex?
01:22
Implementing the Classic Builder Without a Director
01:36
Implementing the Nested Builder Pattern
02:35
Implementing the Fluent Builder Pattern
02:03
Implementing the Inner Builder Pattern
05:41
Implementing the Step Builder Pattern
06:54
Section Recap
03:30
Benefits
03:50
Drawbacks
02:18
Conclusion
00:24

Meet Your Instructor

Amichai Mantinband

Amichai Mantinband

Amichai Mantinband is a Software Engineer at Microsoft and a .NET content creator.
He works on large-scale, distributed systems within Microsoft Office, serving over 100 million daily users. He is a speaker at official .NET conferences, and within Microsoft, he authors and teaches software architecture courses.
Amichai is the author of NuGet packages ErrorOr & Throw and has a .NET programming YouTube channel covering advanced topics such as design patterns, architecture, and best practices.

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