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I'm currently exploring all the possible ways to insert record in a record type (for e.g. StudentDetails is my Record Type) but I have String fields as process variables. 
 one way I know is (i) Gave Input Variable of StudentDetails type and in Script task Output mapped the values from process variables and used write records.

Stefan Helzle · Answer

It really depends. 
 When I get input from the user, I try to populate my record data directly in the interface. This avoids having two locations where that record is manipulated. 
 Then, I try to avoid separate script tasks, but not at all cost, as hiding complexity in a process model just increases the maintenance effort in the long run. 
 Next, logic directly in process or a separate expression? Just for compiling a simple record from a few PVs, I would do that in the write records node. But doing anything slightly more complex, create a separate expression. 
 I think relevant activities or complex logic need to visible, expressive and clear.

Stefan Helzle · Answer

You can also just construct the record inside the write records node like this: 
 'recordType!AAD Attendee'(
 'recordType!AAD Attendee.fields.title': pv!stringTitle,
 .
 .
 .
)

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