class adapter pattern

noun

An adapter pattern where the adapter is created by implementing or inheriting both the interface that is expected and the interface that is pre-existing.

Meanings

nounclass adapter pattern (plural class adapter patterns)

plural class adapter patterns

  1. object-oriented programmingcomputingAn adapter pattern where the adapter is created by implementing or inheriting both the interface that is expected and the interface that is pre-existing.
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