SNOW-CAD Designing interfaces and user experiences Practice Question
Which THREE best practices should a developer follow when designing a service portal widget? (Choose three.)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Define widget options for configuration
Using server-side scripts for data, defining clear options, and following widget scope best practices ensure maintainable and performant widgets.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Define widget options for configuration
Why this is correct
Options make widgets reusable and configurable without code changes.
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Avoid using the widget's server-side script for any logic
Why it's wrong here
Server-side script is essential for data processing.
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Use server-side scripts to fetch data
Why this is correct
Server-side scripts ensure security and performance.
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Use client-side scripts exclusively for data retrieval
Why it's wrong here
Client-side scripts for data retrieval are insecure and inefficient.
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Use the widget's 'Client Script' field sparingly and only for UI interactions
Why this is correct
Client scripts should handle UI interactions, not business logic.
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