What is Task-Based UI ? What are the Advantages of Task-based UI ?

Task based UI is a new feature that was introduced in Siebel 8 Version.

New framework that allows automation at each tier in a N-Tiered architecture

User interface layer

Business logic layer

Data access layer

Functional enablement of business logic that delivers a business transaction (e.g. service request management)

Wizard like User Interface

•         Improves product ease of use

•         Forward\Backward navigation

•         Target UI Content

•         Improves efficiency and productivity

•         Pause and restart capabilities

•         Next Steps

•         Enables standardization of corporate processes

•         Automation of complex or repetitive tasks

Flexible Development Process

•         Provides declarative framework for defining tasks and processes

•         Top down development strategy

•         Visual flow language

•         Minimizes scripting

•         Dynamic modifications

•         Same capabilities for both Siebel and customer flow developers