Adapter

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Convert one interface to another. Allows classes with incompatible interfaces to work together by wrapping one interface to match the expected interface. Also known as the Wrapper pattern.

Key Properties

• Class vs Object Adapter
• Interface Translation
• Legacy Integration

Related

• Facade (simplifies, adapter translates)
• Bridge (designed upfront, adapter retrofitted)

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design-patterns structural adapter