Scott O'Mara thinks this is interesting: AGGREGATE. Figure 6.2. Local versus global identity and object references From Six. The Life Cycle of a Domain Object from Domain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software by Eric Evans Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional Released: August 2003 Note aggregate diagram Share this highlight http://www.safaribooksonline.com/a/domain-driven-design-tackling/350834/ Twitter Facebook Google Plus Email Get Instant Access Now Start a Free Trial Have an account? Sign in. Minimise Unlock the rest of this book and 30,000 other books and videos By clicking this box, you confirm that you have read and agree to the terms and conditions of our Membership Agreement, and you understand that when your trial period ends, you will be required to provide billing information if you wish to continue using the service. Unlock the rest of this book Start a Free 10-Day Trial loading Learn about Safari for Business Have an account? Sign in.