Flows in Ductape

In Ductape, a product is a collection of features, with each feature representing a distinct functionality. Features are designed as a sequence of actions and events executed in a specific order to fulfill a defined task, making Ductape highly adaptable for complex workflows.

Primary Components of a Feature

A feature in Ductape has three essential components:

1. Input: Data or parameters schema required to start the feature's process.
2. Event Sequence: A series of actions and events performed in a sequence to process the input and complete the feature's task.
3. Output: The result generated after the execution of the event sequence.

Each component has a unique structure and purpose, allowing you to create complex functionalities in Ductape.

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Defining a Feature

Below is an example of defining a feature, including details on each necessary field.

import { AuthTypes, InputTypes, DataTypes, FeatureEventTypes } from "ductape-sdk/types";

// ... productBuilder instance

const sequence_array: IFeatureSequence[] = []; // Define the event sequence here
const input_object: Record<string, IFeatureInput> = {}; // Define input schema here
const output_object: Record<string, IFeatureInput> = {}; // Define output schema here

const details: IProductFeature = {
    tag: 'example_feature',
    input_type: InputTypes.JSON,
    input: input_object,
    sequence: sequence_array,
    output: output_object,
}

await ductape.product.features.create(details);

Feature Fields

Field	Type	Description	Required
tag	string	Unique identifier for the feature, used to reference the feature within the product.	Yes
input_type	InputTypes	Defines the format of input data. Currently, Ductape supports only JSON as the input type.	Yes
input	Record<string, IFeatureInput>	Defines the schema for input data, which is validated before processing the event sequence.	Yes
sequence	IFeatureSequence[]	Array of actions and events that define the feature's process.	Yes
output	Record<string, IFeatureInput>	Defines the schema for output data, providing a structure for the final result of the feature.	Yes