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feat: Add Advanced Data Integrity Patterns for Business Rules
- Cross-table data validation with comprehensive rule engine - Hierarchical data consistency management for parent-child relationships - Conditional field dependencies with dynamic requirements - Data versioning and audit trail with field-level change tracking - Comprehensive documentation with implementation guidelines Each pattern includes: - Production-ready business rule implementations - Advanced validation and error handling - Performance optimization considerations - Security best practices and compliance features - Extensive inline documentation and usage examples
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# Advanced Data Integrity Patterns for ServiceNow Business Rules
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This collection provides sophisticated business rule patterns for maintaining data integrity, implementing complex validation logic, and ensuring consistent data state across ServiceNow applications.
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## 📋 Table of Contents
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- [Cross-Table Data Validation](#cross-table-data-validation)
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- [Hierarchical Data Consistency](#hierarchical-data-consistency)
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- [Conditional Field Dependencies](#conditional-field-dependencies)
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- [Data Versioning and Audit](#data-versioning-and-audit)
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- [Real-Time Data Synchronization](#real-time-data-synchronization)
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## 🔍 Cross-Table Data Validation
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**Files:** `cross_table_validation.js`, `relational_integrity_checker.js`
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Advanced validation patterns that ensure data consistency across multiple tables:
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- Foreign key integrity validation
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- Cross-reference validation with custom error messages
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- Dependent table updates with rollback capability
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- Complex business rule validation across entities
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## 🏗️ Hierarchical Data Consistency
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**Files:** `hierarchical_consistency.js`, `parent_child_sync.js`
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Maintain data consistency in hierarchical structures:
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- Parent-child relationship validation
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- Cascading updates with conflict resolution
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- Recursive validation for tree structures
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- Orphaned record prevention and cleanup
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## ⚡ Conditional Field Dependencies
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**Files:** `conditional_field_logic.js`, `dynamic_mandatory_fields.js`
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Implement complex field dependency logic:
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- Dynamic required field validation
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- Conditional field visibility and read-only states
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- Multi-level dependency chains
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- Context-aware validation rules
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## 📝 Data Versioning and Audit
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**Files:** `data_versioning.js`, `comprehensive_audit_trail.js`
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Track and manage data changes with sophisticated auditing:
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- Field-level change tracking with metadata
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- Data versioning with restore capability
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- Audit trail with business context
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- Compliance reporting and data lineage
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## 🔄 Real-Time Data Synchronization
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**Files:** `real_time_sync.js`, `distributed_data_consistency.js`
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Maintain data consistency across distributed systems:
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- Real-time synchronization patterns
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- Conflict resolution strategies
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- Eventual consistency implementation
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- Cross-instance data synchronization
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## 🎯 Key Features
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### Advanced Validation Engine
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- Multi-table validation with transaction safety
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- Complex business rule implementation
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- Error aggregation and user-friendly messages
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- Performance-optimized validation chains
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### Intelligent Automation
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- Context-aware field updates
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- Smart default value assignment
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- Automated relationship management
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- Conditional workflow triggers
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### Data Integrity Enforcement
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- Referential integrity validation
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- Business rule constraint enforcement
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- Data quality scoring and monitoring
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- Automated data cleansing routines
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## 📊 Pattern Categories
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### Validation Patterns
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- **Input Validation**: Comprehensive data sanitization and validation
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- **Business Logic Validation**: Complex multi-field business rules
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- **Cross-Reference Validation**: Inter-table relationship validation
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- **Temporal Validation**: Time-based validation and constraints
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### Synchronization Patterns
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- **Master-Detail Sync**: Parent-child data synchronization
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- **Cross-Table Sync**: Related table data consistency
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- **External System Sync**: Integration with external data sources
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- **Real-Time Updates**: Event-driven data synchronization
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### Audit Patterns
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- **Change Tracking**: Comprehensive audit trail implementation
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- **Version Control**: Data versioning with rollback capability
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- **Compliance Logging**: Regulatory compliance audit trails
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- **Performance Monitoring**: Data operation performance tracking
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## 🔧 Implementation Guidelines
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### Performance Considerations
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- Minimize database queries in business rules
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- Use efficient GlideRecord query patterns
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- Implement proper error handling and rollback
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- Consider asynchronous processing for heavy operations
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### Security Best Practices
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- Validate user permissions before data operations
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- Sanitize input data to prevent injection attacks
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- Implement proper access control for sensitive operations
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- Log security-relevant data changes
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### Maintainability
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- Use modular business rule design
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- Implement proper logging for troubleshooting
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- Document complex business logic thoroughly
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- Follow ServiceNow coding standards
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## 📚 Related Documentation
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- [ServiceNow Business Rules Documentation](https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do#!/learn/learning-plans/tokyo/new_to_servicenow/app_store_learnv2_automatingapps_tokyo_business_rules)
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- [GlideRecord API Reference](https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do#!/reference/api/tokyo/server/no-namespace/c_GlideRecordScopedAPI)
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- [Server-side Scripting Best Practices](https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do#!/guides/tokyo/now-platform/tpb-guide/scripting_technical_best_practices)

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