Java™ Connector Architecture: Building Custom Connectors and Adapters

Adapter Design

The details of adapter architecture and design are explored in Chapter 4, “Adapter Reference Model.” From a methodology perspective, the adapter architecture and design is no doubt impacted by the constraints identified in the analysis phase. The primary object of adapters is to encapsulate the application and expose integration functions and features. Hence, the adapter design should be driven by the right balance of long-term objectives enabling easier secure integration and short-term objectives of specific integration with specific applications and integration scenarios.

The complexities of interfacing with the application should not affect the long-term value of the adapter. Sometimes, this is hard to achieve with applications ...