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Webhooks vs WebSockets: A Comprehensive Guide 1. Introduction When building real-time applications, two common technologies come into play: Webhooks and WebSockets. Though both allow communication between a client and server, they serve different purposes. This guide breaks down their differences clearly. It helps you understand when and how to use each. It includes practical examples,... Continue Reading →
In Appian, sub-processes are like smaller, specialized workflows within a larger process. They help organize and manage complex logic by breaking down the application flow into manageable parts. Using sub-processes is a recommended best practice because it makes the application easier to maintain and understand. However, before you implement sub-processes, there are a few things... Continue Reading →
Writing clean code in Appian, as in any other programming environment, involves following best practices that make your code more readable, maintainable, and efficient. Appian is a low-code automation platform hence we will be mainly focused on Appian objects. Here are some key practices for writing clean code in Appian: 1. Use Consistent Naming Conventions... Continue Reading →
Normally Data Source is a point of Origin from where we can expect data .it might be from any Point. Inside System Outside System. Entity-Backed: if the Data For this Record Comes Directly from a Database Table or View i.e. a database entity. Normally view is seen by Appian as just another database table i.e.... Continue Reading →
In Appian, data sources can be connected through connected systems, record data sources, and data stores. Connected systems allow connection to Appian-supported databases. Record data sources enable access to web service data, while data stores are created from relational databases. JNDI data sources can be accessed through retrieving the JNDI name or utilizing javax.naming.Context.