Best Development Practices in Appian.

APPIAN IS AN ENTERPRISE APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM

It enables organizations to quickly and efficiently create applications using a low-code approach.

This Best Practices for Appian Development Workshop aims to provide developers with the tools and knowledge needed to maximize the performance, maintainability, and scalability of applications built on this platform.

OBJECTIVES

Understand the fundamentals of the Appian platform:

Learn to design scalable and maintainable applications:

Optimize application performance:

Familiarize yourself with the user interface, key components, and the general development workflow.

Implement design patterns that facilitate the growth and adaptability of applications to meet future requirements.

Identify and apply strategies to improve application efficiency, including database query optimization and efficient use of system resources.

Implement robust
security practices:

Ensure that applications comply with necessary security standards to protect data and system integrity.

Effective lifecycle management:

Adopt agile methodologies and version management techniques to support continuous development and the implementation of improvements.

CONTENT

INTRODUCTION TO APPIAN

01 PROCESS DESIGN AND MODELING

02

Overview of the platform.
Appian components and architecture.
Introduction to the development environment.

Creating efficient process models.
Using sub-processes and workflows.
Managing exceptions and errors.

BEST PRACTICES FOR INTERFACE DESIGN

03 PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION

04

Creating intuitive user interfaces.
Responsive and accessible design.
Proper use of interface components.

Strategies to improve database query performance.
Efficient data management in memory.
Use of caching and temporary storage.

SECURITY AND ACCESS CONTROL

05 TESTING AND QUALITY CONTROL

06

Implementing role-based access controls.
User management and authentication.
Protecting sensitive data and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Strategies for unit and integration testing.
Test automation.
Use of monitoring and diagnostic tools.

DEVELOPMENT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT

07 PRACTICAL CASES AND EXERCISES

08

Applying agile methodologies in Appian development.
Version management and change control.
Continuous deployment and environment management.

Solving common issues in Appian.
Implementing a full project from start to finish.
Review and analysis of real projects.

METHODOLOGY

Theoretical Classes

Practical Demonstrations

Detailed explanation of concepts and best practices.

Live examples of how to apply best practices in Appian.

Practical Exercises

Activities and projects for participants to apply what they’ve learned.

Q&A Sessions

Study Materials

Opportunities to resolve doubts and delve deeper into specific topics.

Documentation, guides, and additional resources to support continuous learning.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This workshop is designed for software developers, solution architects, project managers, and any professionals involved in the development and maintenance of applications on the Appian platform.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped with the knowledge necessary to develop high-quality applications on Appian, following industry best practices, resulting in more efficient, secure, and scalable solutions for their organizations.