!!! Overview [{$pagename}] is an object that represents a simple [Entity] whose equality is not based on identity: i.e. two value objects are equal when they have the same value, not necessarily being or belonging to the the same [Entity].[1] !! [LDAP] [{$pagename}] In [LDAP] An [Attribute] is a [{$pagename}]. !! Programing and [{$pagename}] In Programing, [{$pagename}]s are typically primitives, or immutable Classes, POJOs, JavaBeans. ! [Value Object] [Example] When people exchange dollar bills, they generally do not distinguish between each unique bill as they only are concerned about the face value of the dollar bill. In this [Context], dollar bills are [Value Objects]. However, the Federal Reserve may be concerned about each unique bill (ie Each bill has a SN); in this [Context] each bill would be an [entity]. !! More Information There might be more information for this subject on one of the following: [{ReferringPagesPlugin before='*' after='\n' }] ---- * [#1] - [Value Object|Wikipedia:Value_object|target='_blank'] - based on data observed:2015-05-18