builder

Main idea

Separate the construction of a complex object from its representation so that the same construction process can create different representations.

Also known as

N/A

Why you need it

When a specific functionality is provided by a considerably complex class you would prefer to have a template of such a class so that for variations of the aforementioned functionality it is easy add new classes of similar complexity.

Generic Example

Class Diagram

Link to source-code for builder - generic example

Financial Portfolio Example

Class Diagram

Link to source-code for builder - financial portfolio example

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