objectrole
ObjectRole is a concept often encountered in software design and object-oriented programming. It describes a specific function or responsibility that an object fulfills within a given system or context. Rather than an object having a fixed, inherent "type" that defines its entire behavior, ObjectRole emphasizes that an object can adopt or play different roles depending on the situation. This is particularly relevant in systems where objects might exhibit dynamic behavior or where a single object needs to interact with various other objects in distinct ways.
For instance, a `User` object might play a "Customer" role when making a purchase, an "Administrator" role
The ObjectRole pattern helps in decoupling components, as different parts of the system can interact with an