What is the difference between the Facade and Adapter Pattern?

Question

I\'ve been reading both definitions and they seem quite the same. Could anyone point out what are their differences?

Thanks

Answer 1

Facade is usually contrasted with Adapter.

+--------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------+
|                            Facade                            |                    Adapter                    |
+--------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------+
| Simplifies multiple complex components with single interface | Provides differnet interface for an interface |
| Works with multiple components                               | Works with single component                   |
| Control panel is an example                                  | A power adapter is an example                 |
| High-level interface                                         | Low-level interface                           |
+--------------------------------------------------------------+-----------------------------------------------+