About Fields

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In IGA, fields are components of objects, such as identities, resources, roles, and entitlements. Fields help to constrain data entry, specify content type, data type, validation requirements, and more. In this way, fields serve as the building blocks for Forms and Views.

Fields Enhance Objects

When a field is linked to a specific object type, it allows data input for individual instances of that object type. Fields can describe both intrinsic or “built-in” aspects of an object and any custom extensions defined by users.

For example, an identity object has built-in fields such as “ID,” “username,” “firstName,” and “lastName,” each with pre-defined data types, formats, and validation rules. This built-in field metadata is static and cannot be modified.

Custom Fields

While many pre-defined fields are provided for common data points (user IDs, names, and roles), they may not entirely address your organization's unique requirements.

Customizing fields to your organization’s specific needs is critical. By carefully defining relevant fields ahead of time, organizations can ensure data accuracy, improve workflows, and present data in a way that is most useful to their users.

For example, a university might add custom fields like “student ID,” “major,” “graduation date,” or “credits” to an identity object.