What is a builder?

A builder is an image that bundles all the bits and information on how to build your apps, such as buildpacks, an implementation of the lifecycle, and a build-time environment that platforms may use when executing the lifecycle.

Anatomy of a builder

A builder consists of the following components:

• Buildpacks
• Lifecycle
• Stack’s build image

Resources

To learn how to create your own builder, see our Operator’s Guide.

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