Anemic Domain Model
Anemic Domain Model is a software design anti-pattern in object-oriented programming where domain objects (e.g., entities in business logic) contain little to no business logic, primarily consisting of data fields with getters and setters. The business logic is instead placed in separate service or manager classes, leading to a separation of data and behavior. This contrasts with the Rich Domain Model pattern, which encapsulates both data and behavior within domain objects.
Developers should learn about Anemic Domain Model to recognize and avoid it in systems where complex business rules and domain logic are critical, such as enterprise applications, financial systems, or e-commerce platforms. Understanding this anti-pattern helps in designing more maintainable and testable code by promoting encapsulation and reducing the risk of logic duplication across service layers.