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Workflow Introduction

In modern web applications, efficient data management is a cornerstone of system reliability, user satisfaction, and business intelligence. To streamline and standardize how data operations are handled, the system introduces Workflow Templates — predefined, configurable processes designed to automate and manage core data tasks across the platform.

A workflow, in this context, represents a series of logical steps or activities that are executed to accomplish a specific data operation. Whether it’s adding a new record to a database, retrieving filtered datasets, updating existing entries, or executing complex queries, workflows allow these actions to be:

  • ✅ Defined through an intuitive interface
  • 🔁 Reused across different modules or use cases
  • 🔍 Monitored for accuracy and performance

Key Benefits of Using Workflows​

  • Standardization: Templates ensure consistency across data operations.
  • Automation: Minimize manual steps with reusable logic.
  • Validation: Enforce rules, relationships, and data integrity.
  • Scalability: Rapidly adapt workflows for new business requirements.
  • Collaboration: Empower both developers and non-technical users with configurable logic.

Template Types​

The system provides a set of predefined templates to handle common data operations such as:

  • Data Add – Insert new records
  • Data Update – Modify existing records
  • Data Retrieval – Query and filter data
  • Data Deletion – Remove or mark records
  • SQL Execution – Execute raw queries
  • Visual Query – Build logic visually
  • Stored Procedure – Run backend procedures
  • Transaction Workflow – Execute multi-step operations atomically
  • Hierarchy Data – Manage parent-child or nested structures

🧩 Blank Template Support​

In addition to predefined templates, the system also supports a Blank Template option. This allows users to:

  • 🔧 Define custom workflows from scratch
  • 📌 Combine multiple operation types (e.g., Add + Update + Query)
  • ⚙️ Tailor the workflow logic to specific application needs

This flexibility is ideal for advanced users who want to build highly customized or complex workflows that don't fit into a single predefined category.

When to Use a Blank Template?​

Use a Blank Template when:

  • You need to combine multiple operations in one workflow.
  • The logic required is unique or dynamic and not available in a single predefined template.
  • You're creating a modular process that other workflows or components will reuse.

Example Chart Visualizations​

Here are some example visualizations created using Digisquares:

Summary​

Workflows empower your system to operate with consistency, clarity, and control. Whether using built-in templates or starting from a blank canvas, the workflow engine offers a flexible framework to automate and manage complex data processes efficiently.

Start with a template that fits your needs — or create your own from scratch.