Design Patterns Explained (4) - Adapter

intent: Convert the interface of a class into another interface that the clients expect. Adapter lets classes work together that could not otherwise because of incompatible interface.

Problem: A system has the right data and behavior but the wrong interface. Typically used when you have to make something a derivative of an abstract class we are defining or already have.

Solution: Warp it

variation : Oject Adapter, Class Adapter.

• Object Adapter pattern - composition
• Class Adapter pattern - inheritance

Difference between Facade and Adapter

	Facade	Adapter
Are there preexisting classes?	Yes	Yes
Is there an interface we must design to?	No	Yes
Does an object need to behave polymorphically?	No	Yes
Is a simpler interface needed?	Yes	No