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Revolutionize Application Development with Pega Cosmos React

Written by EvonSys | Dec 26, 2023 10:49:38 AM

In our fast-paced digital world, the key to capturing hearts and minds lies in crafting apps that are not just intuitive but also irresistibly functional, ensuring users not only stay but thrive within your virtual universe.

Have you ever wondered how to make your applications functional, intuitive, and user-friendly?

That's where Pega Cosmos React steps in! It's time to make creating applications not just a task but an exciting journey!

Cosmos React, the brainchild of Pega's Cosmos design system, is here to make this possible. It's not just about streamlined workflows and enhanced accessibility; it's about empowering you—to build applications in a whole new way. Whether you're an experienced developer or just starting, Cosmos UI in Pega transforms the development landscape.

Get ready for a user experience revolution that impacts developers, clients, and users alike. Let's dive in!

The Shift in Building: Configuring vs Customizing 

In the past, making apps meant working with complicated design rules and controls. Thanks to Pega Cosmos React for making it simpler now. Instead of getting into the complex details, developers can quickly set up apps to do what they want. This change doesn't just make things easier for developers—it's excellent news for clients and users, too.   

It's not just a shift in how apps are built; it's a shift towards a hassle-free, user-friendly future for everyone involved. 

Views: A New Way to Build

In the world of Cosmos React, there's an exciting shift happening from traditional sections to something called - views. Views are ready-made templates for professional and citizen developers in App Studio. They simplify the entire process of creating forms and other aspects of the app's interface. For citizen developers, this means they can focus on making the app work dealing with logic instead of getting slowed down by the tiny details of the screen. And for professional developers, views save time, allowing them to tackle more complex coding challenges.

Embedding Self-Service Workflows

Cosmos UI for Pega brings an innovative feature: embedding Pega workflows into your existing customer-facing applications. Imagine the ease of integrating Pega's powerful workflows into websites or apps built with different technologies. This means you can manage activities on another website directly from your Pega application. For instance, embedding a feedback form on your website allows users to share their thoughts without hassles. It blends the efficiency of Pega workflows with the familiar interface of your customer-facing platforms. This integration not only enhances users but is a win-win for developers as well.

Harnessing Insights with Data Visualization

Pega Cosmos’ powerful feature of Explore Data allows you to access valuable insights for your applications. For instance, you can effortlessly access your team's task list and gauge the workload status for the ongoing projects. Explore Data not only enables you to access your application data but also guides you in creating meaningful insights from this data. The best part? You can visualize this information in a clear, easy-to-understand format.

It's not just data; it's insights that can transform your application strategies and enhance overall productivity.

Prescribed UX: A Time-Saving Approach

Prescribed UX in Cosmos React is ground-breaking for businesses. It is a ready-made, intuitive user interface that's easily customizable. With a prescribed design, your focus shifts from worrying about UX basics to working on your core business operations. This not only saves you time but also ensures consistency across your applications. While prescribed design offers a structured approach, it doesn't compromise flexibility. It strikes the perfect balance, allowing you to tailor your apps without getting caught up in minor design details. By concentrating on user needs and core functions, you're ensuring your users navigate your product effortlessly, enhancing their experience and overall efficiency. 

Design Best Practices with Cosmos React 

  • Use Page Layout Templates: Pega Cosmos offers predefined, well-tested templates tailored for various applications. These templates make designing easier, ensuring consistency. Additionally, it simplifies upgrades and fixes.  
  • Embrace Prescribed Design: As discussed, prescribed design in Cosmos UI for Pega means default setups, sparing you from minor design hassles like button placements. It emphasizes core user needs and is about user-centric design, not endless color choices or button shapes. 
  • Customize with Your Brand: Worried about brand integration? Fear not! Cosmos React can be themed to align with your brand standards seamlessly. You can maintain your brand's identity while benefiting from Cosmos's functionalities, creating a win-win situation for both your product and your brand. 
  • Reuse Patterns and Components: Reusing design elements like patterns and components isn't just encouraged; it's part of the Cosmos UI for Pega ethos. This approach enhances efficiency and makes upgrades and fixes easier. Plus, it aids users' learning curve, promoting familiarity with the software's interface. 
  • Leverage Pega Case Workflows: Pega cases are the backbone of efficient workflows as it organizes work logically. Its established naming and organizing standards ensure your designs scale efficiently and remain smooth and easily maintainable. 
  • Design for Essential Information: Avoid overwhelming users with unnecessary details. Cosmos guides you in displaying the right information at the right time, preventing information overload. For instance, color is used judiciously to highlight critical data, ensuring a clear, user-friendly interface that prioritizes relevant information. 

 

Conclusion

Cosmos React is more than a tool. It's your guide to mastering UX, user advocacy, and design maturity. With Cosmos, you go beyond mere visual design, embracing a holistic understanding of user experience.  

At EvonSys, we understand the complexities of designing enterprise applications. That's why we're passionate about guiding you through the journey with Pega Cosmos. Yes, it might seem overwhelming, but with our support, resources, and collaborative spirit, you can transform challenges into opportunities.  

Let's navigate the enterprise application landscape together, crafting intuitive, impactful designs that redefine user experiences and elevate your organization's success. Evolution starts here.