adapter

Main idea

Makes it possible for classes with incompatible interfaces to still work together.

Also known as

• Wrapper

Why you need it

You will need this pattern when you want to use an interface from another application that does not directly map to your domain-knowledge application.

Generic Example

Class Diagrams (Class & Object Adapter Pattern diagrams)

Link to source-code for adapter - generic example

Foreign Currency Account Example

Class Diagrams (Class & Object Adapter Pattern diagrams)

Link to source-code for adapter - foreign currency account example

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