Text Conversion Builder Pattern Implementation

This project demonstrates the Builder Design Pattern through a text conversion system implemented in both C++ and Java. The system processes RTF-like input and converts it into different output formats.

🏗️ Builder Pattern Overview

The Builder Pattern is used to construct complex objects step by step. In this implementation:

• TextConverter serves as the abstract builder
• Concrete builders (ASCIIConverter, TeXConverter, TextWidgetConverter) create specific representations
• RTFReader acts as the director that constructs the object using the builder interface

📚 Visual Example

Just like building a robot piece by piece, our text converter builds the final output format step by step!

🚀 Features

• Converts RTF-like text to multiple formats:
  • ASCII (plain text)
  • TeX (with formatting commands)
  • Text Widget (custom format)
• Supports text styling:
  • Bold
  • Italic
  • Underline
• Handles paragraph breaks
• Implemented in both C++ and Java

📁 Project Structure

├── Python/
│   └── app.py
├── C++/
│   └── main.cpp
└── Java/
    ├── Main.java
    └── rtf/
        ├── ASCIIConverter.java
        ├── FontStyle.java
        ├── RTFReader.java
        ├── TeXConverter.java
        ├── TextConverter.java
        └── TextWidgetConverter.java

🔍 Implementation Details

Python Implementation Source

• Single file script for simplicity
• Uses classes to define TextConverter and concrete converters
• Easy-to-read and maintainable code

C++ Implementation Source

• Single file modular design with smart pointers
• Implements TextConverter, RTFReader, and concrete converters
• Memory-safe RAII approach

Java Implementation Source

• Multi-file OOP design with rtf package structure
• Uses StringBuilder for string operations
• Interfaces for TextConverter with three concrete implementations

🛠️ How to Run

Python Version

1. Navigate to the Python directory.
2. Run the script using Python, e.g., python app.py.

C++ Version

1. Navigate to the C++ directory.
2. Compile the code using a C++ compiler, e.g., g++ main.cpp -o TextConverter.
3. Run the executable, e.g., ./TextConverter.

Java Version

1. Navigate to the Java directory.
2. Compile the code using javac, e.g., javac Main.java.
3. Run the program, e.g., java Main.

📚 Design Pattern Benefits

• Separation of Concerns: Construction logic is separated from representation.
• Fine-grained Control: Step-by-step construction of text formatting.
• Multiple Representations: Same construction process creates different text formats.
• Single Responsibility: Each converter handles one specific format.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.