When using type fields on a domain model, there is logic associated depending on the value of the type. The type field means something else in different contexts.

To decouple contexts the logic inside of each context should not know about the type but only about the data that is needed for that context.

Another layer orchestrates the different contexts.
When adding a new case for type, only the orchestrating layer changes. All the contexts stay untouched.

Pro:

• Each context operates on it's own data and can be changed independently of types
• Context can be replaced with other systems that don't know about business specific types
• Looking at one part is simple as it doesn't need to take into account different cases for type values

Source

• Why and how to avoid 'type' fields on your domain models

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