Java™ Connector Architecture: Building Custom Connectors and Adapters

Chapter 4. Adapter Reference Model

The test of a good architecture is that it will last. The sound architecture is an enduring pattern.

—Robert Spinrad, 1988

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Role of Software Reference Models

• Choosing Reference Models

• Adapter Requirements and Architecture Models

• Objectives of the Logical Adapter Reference Model

• Layered Architecture

• Use Case Models

• Logical Adapter Reference Model

• Design Considerations

• Applying the Logical Reference Model

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