> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://globalprs-docs.sadhguru.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Templates

# Templates Overview

Templates are reusable program configurations in the Global PRS system that define the structure and behavior of program registrations. They provide a standardized way to create and manage programs while maintaining consistency across different instances.

## Template Structure

### 1. Core Components

* Basic template information
* Flow configuration
* Form definitions
* Field specifications
* Validation rules
* Integration settings

### 2. Template Example

```json theme={null}
{
  "templateId": "basic_program",
  "version": "1.0",
  "name": "Basic Program Template",
  "description": "Standard template for basic programs",
  "flow": {
    "steps": [
      {
        "id": "registration",
        "type": "form",
        "config": {
          "formId": "basic_registration"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "payment",
        "type": "payment",
        "conditional": "{registration.fee > 0}"
      }
    ]
  }
}
```

## Template Features

### 1. Configurability

* Customizable fields
* Flexible validation rules
* Conditional flows
* Dynamic behavior
* Integration options

### 2. Reusability

* Base templates
* Template inheritance
* Shared components
* Version control
* Template cloning

### 3. Extensibility

* Custom fields
* Plugin support
* API integration
* Workflow hooks
* Event handlers

## Template Types

### 1. Program Templates

* Basic program registration
* Advanced program registration
* Multi-session programs
* Recurring programs
* Special events

### 2. Form Templates

* Registration forms
* Health declarations
* Feedback forms
* Survey forms
* Custom forms

### 3. Specialized Templates

* Health program templates
* Event templates
* Workshop templates
* Training templates
* Consultation templates

## Template Management

### 1. Creation

* Template design
* Component selection
* Flow configuration
* Validation setup
* Testing

### 2. Versioning

* Version control
* Change tracking
* Migration support
* Rollback capability
* Archive management

### 3. Deployment

* Template publishing
* Access control
* Distribution
* Monitoring
* Updates

## Best Practices

### 1. Design

* Keep it simple
* Maintain consistency
* Follow standards
* Document well
* Test thoroughly

### 2. Implementation

* Use base templates
* Implement validations
* Handle errors
* Monitor performance
* Regular updates

### 3. Maintenance

* Version control
* Regular review
* Performance monitoring
* Security updates
* Documentation updates

## Security Considerations

### 1. Access Control

* Template permissions
* Role-based access
* Version control
* Audit logging
* Change tracking

### 2. Data Protection

* Field encryption
* Secure storage
* Data validation
* Input sanitization
* Output encoding

## Integration Points

### 1. External Systems

* CRM integration
* Payment systems
* Notification services
* Analytics platforms
* Third-party APIs

### 2. Internal Systems

* Program management
* User management
* Reporting system
* Monitoring tools
* Audit system

## Next Steps

* Learn about [Template Creation](/modules/templates/creation)
* Understand [Masters Overview](/modules/masters/overview)
* Explore [Form Creation](/modules/forms/creation)
* Study [Flow Configuration](/modules/flows/configuration)
