# Adapter

> Adapt application interfaces using adapter containers

- **Category**: Cloud
- **Subcategory**: Structural
- **Canonical URL**: https://designpattern.fyi/patterns/k8s_adapter/

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## Description
The Adapter pattern uses adapter containers to transform or adapt application interfaces for different consumers. Adapters can modify output formats, add protocol support, or transform data without changing the main application. This enables integration with different systems while keeping the core application simple.


## Use Cases
Use when you need to adapt application output for different consumers or when you want to transform data without modifying the main application.





## Trade-offs


### Advantages

- Separates adaptation logic from application

- Enables multiple adapters for different consumers

- Keeps core application simple

- Supports integration flexibility




### Considerations & Drawbacks

- Additional container overhead

- Potential data inconsistency

- Requires adapter maintenance







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**Reference**: [Original Source](https://github.com/k8spatterns/examples/tree/master/structural/Adapter)