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Builder Pattern: Bryan Hansen

The builder pattern handles complex constructors with many parameters by using a separate class to construct objects in a step-by-step manner. It avoids telescoping constructors and exposed setters by calling the appropriate constructor and allowing immutable objects to be built. Common examples include StringBuilder and DocumentBuilder.

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Builder Pattern: Bryan Hansen

The builder pattern handles complex constructors with many parameters by using a separate class to construct objects in a step-by-step manner. It avoids telescoping constructors and exposed setters by calling the appropriate constructor and allowing immutable objects to be built. Common examples include StringBuilder and DocumentBuilder.

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Builder Pattern

Bryan Hansen
twitter: bh5k | [Link]
Concepts
▪ Handles complex constructors
▪ Large number of parameters
▪ Immutability
▪ Examples:
▪ StringBuilder
▪ DocumentBuilder
▪ [Link]
Design

Flexibility over telescoping constructors


Static inner class
Calls appropriate constructor
Negates the need for exposed setters
Java 1.5+ can take advantage of Generics
Everyday Example - StringBuilder
StringBuilder  builder  =  new  StringBuilder();  
     
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Exercise Builder

Demonstrate Exposed Setters


Demonstrate Telescoping Constructors
Create Builder
Build Out Example
Pitfalls
▪ Immutable
▪ Inner static class
▪ Designed first
▪ Complexity
▪ Method returns object
Contrast

Builder Prototype
▪ Handles complex constructors ▪ Implemented around a clone
▪ No interface required ▪ Avoids calling complex
▪ Can be a separate class constructors
▪ Works with legacy code ▪ Difficult to implement in legacy
code
Builder Summary

• Creative way to deal with complexity


• Easy to implement
• Few drawbacks
• Can refactor in with separate class

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