layout	pattern
title	Data Transfer Object
folder	data-transfer-object
permalink	/patterns/data-transfer-object/
categories	Architectural
tags	Java KISS YAGNI Difficulty-Beginner

Intent

Pass data with multiple attributes in one shot from client to server, to avoid multiple calls to remote server.

Applicability

Use the Data Transfer Object pattern when

• The client is asking for multiple information. And the information is related.
• When you want to boost the performance to get resources.
• You want reduced number of remote calls.

Credits

• Design Pattern - Transfer Object Pattern
• Data Transfer Object