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Design pattern:
	Builder

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

This pattern can be used with both classes and prototypes.

Two sample implementations are provided, both using prototypes. The first
one uses parametric objects for a more declarative solution. The second
one uses objects with dynamic state to represent builders and products.

Print Logtalk, Prolog backend, and kernel versions (if running as a notebook):

```logtalk
%versions
```

Start by loading the design pattern sample implementation:

```logtalk
logtalk_load(design_patterns('creational/builder/loader')).
```

Parametric object version:

```logtalk
builder(_)::(set_wheels(3), set_seats(2), set_color(red), get_result(Car)).
```

<!--
Car = car(3, 2, red).
-->

```logtalk
car(3, 2, red)::seats(Seats).
```

<!--
Seats = 2.
-->

Objects with dynamic state version:

```logtalk
builder::new(Builder).
```

<!--
Builder = o2.
-->

```logtalk
o2::(set_wheels(3), set_seats(2), set_color(red), get_result(Car)).
```

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Car = o1.
-->

```logtalk
o1::seats(Seats).
```

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Seats = 2.
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