CDTs vs RecordType

Question

Hi all.

I'm starting a new app and I have big dilemma because I don't know if is better to use CDTs or Record Types. I won't connect directly to a database to get/post records but I'll connect to a webservice to do so. You have to keep in mind that the records can be added/modified/deleted from Appian calling webservices or from other non Appian applications.
So, If I use Record Types, I'll get the refreshed records without sync every few minutes? Has anyone experience about this topic?

Thanks in advance.

stefanhelzle0001 · Accepted Answer

Appian thinks that Records are the future. I agree to that, for most of the use cases.In your situation, you might want to add a sync step to update the just modified item in the record.

varuntejg243705 · Answer

HI [mention:8cdd6119fd07485ea8670348a7dd2045:e9ed411860ed4f2ba0265705b8793d05] ,

Basically CDTs and RecordTypes have few similarities but not limited to major difference,

CDTs are used for logically map the data(Structure the data) need dependent data store to write data into db,

But Record Types does both the things, Logically map and Write to the DB. Mostly used in future projects as all older projects moving to Record Types.

You need to have scheduled sync ON or manually sync the records or write/update the records inorder to sync latest records.

Hope this helps you

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