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The Builder pattern is a creational design pattern that separates the construction of a complex object from its representation. This allows the same construction process to create different representations. It's particularly useful when an object has many optional parameters or when the construction process is complex and involves multiple steps.

The core idea behind the Builder pattern is to have a separate builder object responsible for creating the complex object. This builder object exposes methods to set the various attributes or components of the object being built. Once all the necessary parts are configured, a final method on the builder is called to construct and return the complete object.

This pattern helps in situations where you might have a constructor with a large number of parameters, making it difficult to read and manage. Instead of a single, lengthy constructor, you use a builder object with a fluent interface (methods that return the builder itself) to chain calls and set parameters in a more readable way.

Key components of the Builder pattern include the Builder interface or abstract class, Concrete Builders that implement the builder interface and construct and assemble parts of the product, and the Product, which is the complex object being built. Finally, there's the Director, which is optional but orchestrates the building process by using a builder instance to construct the product. The Director ensures the steps of construction are performed in the correct order.

Using the Builder pattern can improve code readability, maintainability, and flexibility. It avoids telescoping constructors and ensures that the object is in a valid state throughout its construction process.