"adapter pattern" meaning in All languages combined

See adapter pattern on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: adapter patterns [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} adapter pattern (plural adapter patterns)
  1. (software, object-oriented programming) A structural design pattern that translates one interface for a class into a compatible interface. Wikipedia link: adapter pattern Categories (topical): Object-oriented programming, Software Derived forms: class adapter pattern, object adapter pattern
    Sense id: en-adapter_pattern-en-noun-66n78fKZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

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