value objects and data objects

[feroz muhamed]

from where can i get more information on value objects and data objects
[ January 28, 2004: Message edited by: feroz muhamed ]

[Michal Harezlak]

Originally posted by feroz muhamed:
from where can i get more information on value objects and data objects
[ January 28, 2004: Message edited by: feroz muhamed ]

Could be the same thing. Objects that contain just data have no behavior. You might also be referring to J2EE design patterns: DAO and Value List Handlers.
See:
http://java.sun.com/blueprints/patterns/catalog.html

[paul wheaton]

The term "Value Objects Pattern" was accidentally re-coined by the blueprints folks. It was already being used! The proper term is "Data Transfer Objects Pattern" although when some folks implement it, they use stuff like "EmployeeDTO" which I think is klunky and cryptic. I prefer saying "EmployeeData"