While there's no long drawn-out tutorial in the opening hours explaining how to build one of these, it's an extremely helpful mechanic to use as you'll be able to grab a ton of resources without having to spend your credits
Starfield takes Fallout 4's base building to the next level by allowing you to create an outpost pretty much anywhere you want in the universe. Outpost building in Starfield is a solid way to pick up resources in bulk, which will in turn help you craft items and upgrades during your adventure.