Backend developers only want to name our variables_like_this, while frontenders are all about that camelCaseLife. But you’re not doomed as aCapulet to war with them forever, so don’t reach for that poison just yet.

Data Transfer Objects are here to save the day. Whether you’re looking to maintain naming convention consistency or convert between similar data types that don’t quite match up (without either sacrificing type safety or bloating the scope of your component), DTO is the way to go.

We will talk about the importance of maintaining metaphorical coherence in your application, and why it’s the secret sauce that will allow you develop applications faster and with fewer bugs.

We’ll talk about the conceptual underpinnings and share examples of when they can be best put to use.