Glossary

Protocol Translation

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

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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.

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.

Proxy

An intermediary service that receives requests, forwards them to appropriate target systems, and returns the response.

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