What is the purpose of validation groups in a SAIL interface?

Validation groups in a SAIL interface serve the specific function of enabling different validation behavior with different buttons. This is particularly useful in scenarios where a form may have multiple buttons that perform different actions upon submission. Each button can be associated with its own validation criteria, allowing you to tailor the validation process based on the context of the user action.

For instance, one button might submit data for processing while another might save the data temporarily. By utilizing validation groups, developers can ensure that each button triggers its relevant validation rules, ensuring that specific conditions are met before proceeding with that action. Thus, it provides flexibility in handling user input and enhances user experience by not overwhelming the user with unnecessary validation errors when they are not relevant to the action they are taking.

The other options, while potentially related to user interfaces, do not align with the primary function of validation groups within SAIL. Validation groups focus specifically on managing and customizing validation behavior based on user interactions.