title: Terminology: "Entity Bean" vs. "Data Model"
body: <p>We are in a conversation where one developer uses the term <strong>"Entity Bean"</strong> and one describes something relatively similar as a <strong>"Data Model"</strong>.</p>
  
  <p>Are these terms synonymous? Are there subtle differences the terms imply that should be considered?</p>
  
  <p>The environment is PHP, with some ex-java experience relevant among the developers.</p>