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A Template Designer is a key user role in the Global PRS system responsible for creating and managing program registration templates that define the structure and behavior of registration forms across different programs.
Role Overview
Template Designers are responsible for:
- Creating and maintaining program registration templates
- Configuring field validations and display conditions
- Setting up integration points with other systems
- Ensuring template compliance with data collection requirements
- Testing and validating template behavior
Required Skills
- Understanding of JEXL expressions for field conditions
- Knowledge of form validation patterns and best practices
- Familiarity with JSON structure and formatting
- Basic understanding of regex patterns for field validation
- Experience with form UX/UI principles
Access Permissions
Template Designers have access to:
- Template management interface
- Field configuration tools
- Validation rule editor
- Template preview and testing environment
- Template version history
Common Tasks
1. Creating Registration Templates
- Define basic template information (name, description, version)
- Set up template sections and field groups
- Configure field properties and validation rules
- Establish field dependencies and conditional logic
2. Field Configuration
- Set up mandatory field validations
- Configure display expressions using JEXL
- Define field placeholders and default values
- Set up marketing tracking flags
- Configure field dependencies
3. Validation Rules
- Implement field-level validation rules
- Set up cross-field validations
- Configure error messages
- Test validation scenarios
4. Integration Setup
- Configure integration points with external systems
- Set up data mapping rules
- Define data transformation logic
- Test integration flows
Best Practices
Template Design
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Modular Design
- Break down complex forms into logical sections
- Reuse common field groups across templates
- Maintain consistent field naming conventions
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Validation Implementation
- Write clear, user-friendly error messages
- Keep regex patterns simple and efficient
- Test validations against edge cases
- Document complex validation rules
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Performance Considerations
- Optimize JEXL expressions for performance
- Minimize complex conditional logic
- Test template performance with large datasets
Version Control
- Template Versioning
- Maintain clear version numbering
- Document template changes
- Test template updates thoroughly
- Coordinate deployments with system administrators
- Template Editor Interface
- JEXL Expression Documentation
- Validation Pattern Library
- Template Testing Environment
- Integration Configuration Tools
