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What is a Data Transfer Object (DTO)?

Asked 2009-06-26T20:40:23.893
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In MVC are the model classes DTO? If not, what are the differences and do we need both?

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The definition for DTO can be found on Martin Fowler's site. DTOs are used to transfer parameters to methods and as return types. A lot of people use those in the UI, but others inflate domain objects from them.

answered 2009-06-26T20:43:28.333

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