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Domain models and the database schema

May 24th, 2013

TL;DR

A domain model does not have to look like the database schema.

They can resemble each other but they don’t have to.

 

A domain model is for handling domain problems while a database is for storing and retrieving data. Let each tool do what it is best at; a hammer for nails and a screw driver for screws.