Java™ Connector Architecture: Building Custom Connectors and Adapters

Applying the Logical Reference Model

One way to test the effectiveness of any reference model is its applicability to specific problem domains. In the case of the logical adapter reference model, its effectiveness can be measured by its applicability to different types of adapters. Another measure of effectiveness is the degree of customization or specialization required to use the logical reference model and develop a physical model. The logical reference model must be relevant to the context. For example, an abstract Java class such as Exception is generic, but only in the context of exception handling, whereas the class Object is really generic. The logical adapter reference model should be analogous to the Exception class to be effective ...