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Tool Verification Checklist

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Tool Functionality

  • Tool functionality matches tool description.

  • Script and style sources load via static resources.

  • Input validation is implemented:

    • Strips white-space, etc.

    • Prompts user for required fields through meaningful engine warning and error messages.

  • Authentication and authorization are managed:

    • Implements a secure authentication method.

    • Implements an authentication method that is appropriate for both scheduled workflows and workflows that are uploaded to the server.

    • Uses the password attribute on text boxes that store sensitive information.

  • If your tool makes web service calls, API interactions are handled.

    • Handles error messages.

    • Limits calls based on the rate limitations of the server.

  • If your tool is a source of data, parses the data into legible quality for the user.

Tool Structure

Your tool contains the necessary files.

  • Interface

  • Engine: Implements necessary methods for interacting with the Alteryx Engine API.

  • Config.xml: Provides adequate metadata.

  • Icon: Image does not violate a company trademark.

  • Installer Config.xml

  • If Necessary, Samples

  • Help

Sharing and Distribution

Installer provides necessary information.

  • Works on multiple environments.

  • Installs the necessary dependencies.

  • Does not contain extraneous messages used during development/debugging, to include Alteryx messages or console logging.

  • Provides a description of how your tool works and what market verticals it can be used with.

Compatibility

  • Messaging provides clear definitions of compatibility with Alteryx platform.

    • Establishes a clear message on backwards compatibility of the tool.

    • Includes exact versions of Alteryx that the tool maintains compatibility with.

    • Installs on server and can be scheduled within a workflow.

  • Tool is valid across the Alteryx platform.

    • Is compatible with new releases of the Alteryx platform.

    • Is compatible with admin and non-admin versions of Alteryx Designer.

    • Is compatible with Alteryx Server if possible.

Security

Security considerations have been taken into account.

  • Securely manages passwords.

  • Removes any test credentials or sensitive test data.

  • Obfuscates the program where applicable.

  • Does not send sensitive information over HTTP.

General

  • Alteryx APIs/SDKs that are used have not reached end of service (EOS).

  • Alteryx software performance is not degraded.