Design Patterns in C#: Builder

Learn everything there is to know about the Builder Design Pattern

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.

Curriculum

Course overview (00:47)

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)

Course Info

Level:
Design Patterns
Duration:
49m
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About the Author

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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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