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Provide a unified interface to a set of interfaces in a subsystem. Facade defines a higher-level interface that makes the subsystem easier to use. This can be used to simplify a number of complicated object interactions into a single interface. Source
It's categorized as a Structural Pattern in the Gang of Four.
Examples:
- components/api/index.js, Tiendas oficiales
- jQuery's $( document ).ready()
Pros
- Hides the complexity of implementations
- Simplifies API
Cons
- Bad implementations lead to objects tightly coupled