What is the purpose of validation groups?

The purpose of validation groups in Appian is to allow different validation behavior with different buttons on the same SAIL interface. This feature enables developers to define specific validation rules that are associated with particular actions or buttons within an interface. For instance, if a form has multiple buttons—one for submitting the data and another for saving it for later—each button can trigger different validations based on the intended action.

By configuring validation groups, developers can streamline user experiences, ensuring that users encounter only relevant validation messages depending on the action they are attempting to perform. This nuanced approach to validation enhances usability and helps prevent confusion that may arise from overly broad validation messages triggered by multiple actions.

Other options do not capture the core function of validation groups. Creating separate user interfaces for each validation would unnecessarily complicate the user experience. While validation across multiple interfaces is important, validation groups specifically focus on behavior within a single interface. Implementing validation only for critical data inputs could limit the effectiveness of user guidance; hence, validation groups provide more nuanced control rather than focusing solely on critical inputs.