The Builder Pattern in Python: Finally Explained!

The Builder Pattern in Python: Finally Explained! | Issue #63

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hey everyone,

There’s one design pattern that regularly shows up in Python code, for example in libraries like Pandas or Matplotlib.

But most developers don’t even realize they’re using it.

I’m talking about the Builder Pattern.

This week’s video is all about this pattern. I cover:

Why the Builder Pattern is so useful for building complex objects (like config files, HTML pages, or queries)
When to use it and when not to
A real Python example: building a small UI using a builder pattern
How to view the result right in your browser using a local server

If you’ve ever dealt with functions that take 8+ parameters (and you’re not sure what half of them do)… this video is for you.

Happy coding :).

Cheers,

Arjan

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