Glossary

Compatibility Layer

Also called: Compatibility Wrapper

An abstraction layer that enables incompatible systems, APIs, or software components to work together without requiring direct modifications.

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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.

Bridge

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

Translator

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

Anti-Corruption LayerACL

An architectural pattern that isolates a system from incompatible external models by translating data, behaviors, and interfaces between them.

Integration Layer

An architectural layer that mediates communication between applications, services, AI agents, and external systems by handling data transformation, protocol translation, routing, authentication, and orchestration to enable seamless interoperability.

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