Objektgrupp

Objektgrupp, or object group, is a term used in information technology and related fields to describe a collection of objects that are managed and manipulated as a single unit. The concept is applied to improve efficiency, consistency, and organization by enabling bulk operations, unified attributes, and coherent presentation. An Objektgrupp typically has a name or identifier, a set of member objects, and optional metadata such as description, color, access rights, and visibility. Groups may be static, where membership is fixed, or dynamic, where members are determined by rules or attributes.

In practice, the concept can take different implementations depending on the domain. In file systems and content management, a folder or collection acts as an object group for files and media. In computer-aided design and graphics, grouping tools allow transforming, styling, or exporting a set of objects as a single entity. In programming and data modeling, collections or sets function as object groups to apply operations uniformly, pass through APIs, or enforce common constraints. In security and workflow systems, groups are used to assign permissions and rules to all members collectively.

Lifecycle activities for an Objektgrupp include creating the group, adding or removing members, renaming, changing metadata, merging groups, or splitting a group into subgroups. Clear naming, documented membership criteria, and consistent governance help avoid ambiguity and ensure predictable behavior.