The following section provides a high-level overview of the most commonly extended capabilities on the Kaptio platform, emphasizing how the data model layer can be extended to meet specific business requirements. This guide focuses on areas where data model extensions are typically necessary and highlights the uniformity of the data layer and the potential for custom extensions and components across different capabilities.

Common Data Layer Characteristics

For each capability discussed, the following characteristics of the data layer remain consistent:

Extendable Domain Data Validation: Ensures that data integrity and quality are maintained across all customizations and integrations.
Standard API for CRUD Operations: Facilitates the creation, reading, updating, and deletion of records through a standardized interface, ensuring smooth interactions with the extended data model.
Configurable Security Model: Provides a shared and robust security framework that can be tailored to protect data according to specific business rules and compliance requirements.

Custom Service Extensions and User Experience Components

Across all capabilities:

Custom Extension Services: Developers can add bespoke services to enhance or supplement the core functionalities of each capability, tailored to specific operational needs.
Custom UX Components: Tailored components can be built to enhance user interfaces or add unique functionalities that are not covered by standard Kaptio or Salesforce components.

Data Model Layer Characteristics: Core vs. Extendable Objects

In the Kaptio platform, the data model layer is crucial for managing how data is structured, stored, and interacted with. This layer includes both core and extendable objects, each serving specific roles within the platform's architecture. Understanding the distinction between these two types of objects is essential for effectively extending the platform's capabilities.

Characteristics of the Data Model Layer

The data model layer in Kaptio's architecture facilitates comprehensive data management tailored to the needs of the travel and tourism industry. Key characteristics of this layer include:

Scalability: The data model is designed to scale efficiently as data volume grows, ensuring that performance remains robust under varying load conditions.
Flexibility: While core objects provide the necessary structure for the platform's essential functions, extendable objects offer the flexibility needed to tailor the platform to specific business requirements.
Integration Readiness: The data model is structured to facilitate easy integration with external systems, providing clear pathways for data synchronization and updates.

Core vs. Extendable Objects

Core Objects:

Definition: Core objects are the fundamental elements of the Kaptio data model that support the primary operations of the platform. These objects are pre-defined by Kaptio and are essential for the platform's basic functionality.
Characteristics: Core objects are highly optimized for performance and are tightly integrated within the platform's ecosystem. Modifications to these objects are generally not recommended as they can affect the platform's stability and the integrity of future updates.

Extendable Objects:

Definition: Extendable objects are designed to provide customization options without altering the core structure of the data model. These objects can be modified or extended to meet specific business needs.
Characteristics: Extendable objects allow for the addition of custom fields, relationships, and even entirely new objects tailored to specific processes or business models. They are designed to integrate seamlessly with the core data model while offering the flexibility needed for customization.

By Capability

The diagrams below illustrates which objects within the Kaptio platform are core and which are extendable by Module & Capability. This visualization helps developers and system architects understand where they can safely make modifications or additions to enhance functionality without compromising the core operations of the platform.