1. Adapter Pattern 1

2. Definition
Convert the interface of a class into another interface clients expect. Adapter lets classes work together that couldn't otherwise because of incompatible interfaces

3. Class Diagram Client Target target Request() Adapter Adaptee adaptee
SpecificRequest()
// return copy of this

4. Participants Target Adapter Adaptee Client
defines the domain-specific interface that Client uses.
Adapter
adapts the interface Adaptee to the Target interface.
Adaptee
defines an existing interface that needs adapting.
Client
collaborates with objects conforming to the Target interface.

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6. References Dofactory – “Adapter”