The best app builds begin with a narrow operational outcome and expand after the first complete workflow works. This reduces rework in the data model, permissions, and generated behavior.
Prepare the brief
Write down the app’s audience, main job, records, actions, rules, and acceptance test. Decide which resources it truly needs: workspace Data, Storage, Knowledge, or a supported Connector. If you cannot describe the primary path in a few sentences, split the app into milestones.
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Create the app
Open Apps, choose New app, and give it a purpose-specific name.
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Describe the data and workflow
List fields, allowed status values, who performs each action, and what success looks like. Ask Appaca to confirm the proposed screens and actions.
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Build one complete path
Generate the smallest path from input to result. For a request queue, that might be submit, review, assign, and close.
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Connect resources deliberately
Grant only the Data, Knowledge, Storage, or Connector access needed for the path. Verify external actions with test data.
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Use it and improve
Use it straight away, and continue to chat with Appaca AI agent for any improvements you need.
Data model decisions
Use Data when the app owns structured records. Tell Appaca which fields are required and list allowed values for controlled fields such as status.
Continue with pages and functions, the code editor, or app troubleshooting.