Usage
An adapter is used when the wrapper must respect a particular interface and must support polymorphic behavior. A decorator allows you to add or alter behavior of an interface at run-time. On the other hand, a facade is used when one wants an easier or simpler interface.
| Pattern | Intent |
|---|---|
| Adapter | Converts one interface to another so that it matches what the client is expecting |
| Decorator | Dynamically adds responsibility to the interface by wrapping the original code |
| Facade | Provides a simplified interface |
Read more about this topic: Facade Pattern
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