ActiveModelModel

ActiveModelModel is a concept primarily found within the Ruby on Rails framework, though the principles are applicable elsewhere. It refers to the model layer in an application's architecture, responsible for representing and managing data. Unlike traditional Active Record models, which are directly tied to a database table and provide persistence, ActiveModelModels often exist to encapsulate business logic, form handling, or represent data that doesn't directly map to a single database table. They leverage the Active Model serializers gem and other parts of the Rails ecosystem to provide features like validation, callbacks, and serialization without requiring a database connection. This makes them ideal for situations such as handling complex form objects, API request/response structures, or data that is derived from multiple sources. By separating concerns, ActiveModelModels contribute to cleaner, more maintainable code, especially in applications with intricate data interactions.