Glossary

Bridge

An interoperability pattern that connects incompatible systems by translating or forwarding communication between their interfaces or protocols.

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Related terms

Adapter

A software component or pattern that enables incompatible systems, interfaces, or protocols to work together by translating requests, responses, or data formats.

Connector

A software component that enables communication and data exchange between different systems, services, applications, or external resources.

Translator

A pattern that converts data formats, protocols, or schemas between incompatible systems to enable seamless communication.

Gateway

An interoperability pattern that acts as a centralized entry point between systems, translating, routing, securing, or managing requests to simplify communication and integration across multiple services or APIs.

Protocol Translation

The process of converting messages and data formats between different communication protocols to allow disparate systems to interact.

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