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What does "wrapper" mean in programming?
wrapper is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A piece of code that surrounds another component or API to add functionality, simplify its interface, or adapt it to a different usage pattern. Wrappers are a common way to hide complexity.
Example
"We wrote a wrapper around the third-party SDK to make it easier to test."
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