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Appian Max
Appian's low-code philosophy and methodology consisting of five domains:
Vision: Identify the highest value opportunities for your business.
People: Assemble small, agile teams that emphasize teamwork and business expertise.
Delivery: Secure quality outcomes by adapting our proven delivery methodology
(Initiate, Build, Release, Optimize)
Architecture: Unify your data, incorporate automation, and design for scale.
Platform: Optimize Appian management for a cohesive application system.
Capabilities of Appian - Data Fabric
Unifies data across systems for building powerful apps
,Capabilities of Appian - Automation
Incorporates Workflow, RPA, AI Skill, and API integration
Capabilities of Appian - Total Experience
Engages users across web and mobile interfaces
Capabilities of Appian - Process Mining
Identifies process inefficiencies for optimization
Appian Basic Steps to Building an App
1) Create an Application
2) Connect to Data
3) Provide Access to Users
4) Add Analytics
Appian Data Objects
- Data Store
- Custom Data Type
- Record Type
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Data Store Object
a reference to an external RDB that is used to store application data
Custom Data Type Object
a developer-defined data structure that allows designers to create a logical grouping of
related data that can be used by other objects to share data
Record Type Object
brings together all the data on a single topic and displays it in a series of record views
Appian Process Objects
- Process Model
- Process Report
- Robotic Task
- Robot Pool
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, Process Model Object
primary tool for describing a workflow that are frequently used with record types to
provide users with tools to act on the information shown by a record
Process Report Object
Data from active and recently completed processes and tasks
Robotic Task Object
interacts with other applications through their front-end interfaces to allow automation of
manual and repetitive tasks on systems that don't have the right APIs
Robot Pool Object
Groups robots based on their unique roles and capabilities and ensure robot availability
for task execution
Appian User Objects
- Interface
- Report
- Site
- Portal
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Interface Object
returns one or more components to display on a record view, Tempo report, or process
form
Report Object
displays data from tasks, records and other data sources in a single interface for users
to view
Site Object
a customizable user interface where a developer can create focused work environments
for signed-in users
Portal Object
a public web app that allows users access to Appian workflows and information without
having to sign in to Appian
Appian Rule Objects