Weekly Dev Tips

Data Transfer Object Tips (Part 1) One classification of objects in many applications is the Data Transfer Object, or DTO. Here are some tips that may help you avoid problems when using these objects. Sponsor - DevIQ Thanks to DevIQ for sponsoring this episode! Check out their list of available courses and how-to videos. Show Notes / Transcript Data Transfer Objects, or DTOs, are, as the name suggests, objects whose main purpose is to transfer data. In Object Oriented Programming, we typically think about objects as encapsulating together state, or data, and behavior. DTOs have the distinction of being all about the data side of things, without the behavior. Why do we need DTOs? DTOs are used as messages. They transfer information from one part of an application to another. Depending on where and how they transfer information, they might have different names. Often, they're simply referred to as DTOs. In some cases, you may see them characterized as View Models, API Models, or Binding Models. Not all view mod