design patterns: value objects vs. data transfer objects

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laredotornado@zipmail.com - 28 Aug 2006 20:52 GMT

Hi,

Regarding design patterns in J2EE, I have come across the terms "value
objects" and "data transfer objects". Is there a distinction between
the two or do both terms refer to the same thing?

Thanks, - Dave

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Arne Vajhøj - 29 Aug 2006 01:14 GMT

> Regarding design patterns in J2EE, I have come across the terms "value
> objects" and "data transfer objects". Is there a distinction between
> the two or do both terms refer to the same thing?

In my interpretation, then they are the same.

Arne

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