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Customize app installation

Customize applications within your workspace to match your team's specific requirements and workflows using both standard configuration options and advanced customization capabilities.

Standard app customization​

Predefined customization options​

Every app in the workspace can be customized using built-in configuration options:

  • App settings - edit workspace-specific app settings to modify behavior
  • Configuration options - adjust settings that are predefined by the app developer
  • Example: Timelog app can have a setting "Allow time tracking only for today and yesterday"

Configuration process​

  • Workspace-specific settings - customize apps for your specific workspace needs
  • Immediate application - changes take effect immediately for all workspace users
  • Reversible modifications - most settings can be adjusted or reverted as needed

Advanced customization​

Low-code customization​

Go beyond standard customization using low-code development capabilities:

  • Extended functionality - modify any aspect of the app beyond standard options
  • Custom fields - add new fields to app layouts to capture additional information
  • Workflow modifications - adjust business logic and process flows

Customization examples​

  • Field additions - add new fields to capture team-specific information
  • State modifications - modify the list of states for "state-lookup" fields to match team requirements
  • Validation rules - create custom validation logic for data entry
  • Display customization - adjust how information is presented to users

Customization approaches​

Standard configuration​

Use built-in app settings for common customization needs:

  • User interface - modify labels, field names, and display options
  • Business rules - adjust validation rules and workflow requirements
  • Integration settings - configure connections with other systems or apps

Advanced development​

For complex requirements, use low-code development:

  • Custom logic - implement business rules specific to your organization
  • Data transformations - create custom calculations or data processing
  • Integration development - build custom connections to external systems

Best practices​

Planning customization​

  • Requirements analysis - clearly define what customization is needed
  • Impact assessment - understand how changes will affect users and workflows
  • Testing strategy - plan how to test customizations before deployment

Implementation approach​

  • Incremental changes - implement customizations in small, manageable steps
  • User feedback - gather input from users throughout the customization process
  • Documentation - maintain clear records of customizations and their purposes

Maintenance considerations​

  • Version compatibility - ensure customizations work with app updates
  • Backup strategy - maintain backups of custom configurations
  • Change management - implement processes for managing customization changes

Customization benefits​

Workflow optimization​

  • Process alignment - customize apps to match your existing workflows
  • Efficiency gains - streamline operations through targeted customization
  • User adoption - improve user acceptance by tailoring apps to their needs

Competitive advantage​

  • Unique capabilities - create functionality not available in standard apps
  • Business differentiation - develop processes that give your team an edge
  • Scalability - build solutions that grow with your organization

Cost effectiveness​

  • Reduced development - achieve custom functionality without full development cycles
  • Rapid deployment - implement changes quickly using low-code tools
  • Maintenance efficiency - manage customizations through familiar interfaces

Effective app customization ensures your workspace applications perfectly match your team's needs and workflows, maximizing productivity and user satisfaction.