Itemoption

Itemoption, often written as ItemOption or itemOption, is a term used in software development to describe an option that is attached to a specific item within a collection or dataset. It is not a formal standard; the exact meaning depends on the framework or domain, but it typically represents a small configuration value that modifies how the item is displayed, processed, or interpreted.

In many implementations an item option is modeled as a small object or record with fields such as itemId, name, value, and optional metadata (label, description, type). It can be serialized to common formats like JSON or YAML and stored alongside the item or in a separate options map.

Common use cases include per-item customization in user interfaces (for example, a list where each item can have its own color or size), product options in shopping carts (engraving, color, or size tied to a product variant), or per-item processing rules in data pipelines.

Variations exist across libraries; some define item options as key-value pairs, others as typed objects with schemas. When implementing item options, developers should consult the specific framework's documentation to understand naming, scoping, and lifecycle.

See also: option, per-item metadata, configuration option. Because itemoption is not universal, it is often described within the context of a particular library or data model.