Object Modeling

The Basics

Archetypes

  • the event archetype (aka Moment-Interval); red

    • a moment of time or an interval of time

    • one needs to work with or track for business or legal reasons

    • examples are sale, rental

  • the role archetype; yellow

    • way of participation by a PPT

    • examples are owner, customer

  • the "catalog-entry like description" archetype; blue

    • a collection of values that apply again and again

    • example "vehicle" with a serial number (thing) vs. "vehicle description" with a model number (description)

  • the "party, place or thing" archetype (PPT); green

    • someone or something that plays a role

    • examples are organization, location, product

References

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