What is an alternative to creating an association between two entities in different domain models?

The notion of creating an association between two entities in different domain models generally requires a specific approach that ensures a robust link between them. Among the available alternatives, the option of right-clicking in an entity and selecting Add > Association pertains directly to establishing a link or connection between two entities effectively within the Mendix platform.

The essence of this method lies in its straightforwardness and adherence to Mendix design principles, allowing users to seamlessly define relationships with appropriate cardinality and constraints without needing additional manual steps. This is particularly useful, as directly managing associations via the interface not only enhances clarity in data modeling but also ensures that the relationships are well-defined and maintain integrity across the application.

Other approaches, like creating a new intermediary entity or using a global association, can be valid in specific contexts but often introduce extra complexity or require additional management of relationships, which may not be necessary for simpler associations. Duplicating an entity would lead to data redundancy and could create inconsistencies, which is typically detrimental to data integrity and should be avoided in favor of correctly utilized associations.