Differences between value objects and entities

Feature	Value Object	Entity
Identity	No distinct identity. Equality based on attributes	Has a distinct identity
Mutability	Typically immutable	Can be mutable
Lifespan	Usually short-lived, tied to an aggregate root	Can have a longer lifespan, exists on its own
Equality Comparison	Based on attribute values	Based on identity (ID or key)
Relationship to Database	Often stored directly within the owning entity	May have a separate database table
Example	Money, Address	User, Order, Product

Note: These characteristics provide a general overview, and the specifics might vary based on the design choices and the context in which they are used. In some cases, an object may exhibit characteristics of both entities and value objects depending on its usage in a particular domain model.