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What are Customization Options?

Definition

The ability to modify software appearance, workflows, fields, reports, and automation to match organizational processes. Customization options range from configuration (no-code), custom fields (low-code), to API-based extensions (full-code) with varying complexity and maintenance requirements."

Why This Matters

Customization capabilities determine whether software adapts to your processes or you adapt to the software. Available customization including configuration, custom fields, and workflow automation should match your requirements. Extensive customization can create maintenance complexity.

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