Reusable Components Approach

[sandeep13 (Sandeep Pathak)]

1)Local File Storage -Store the reusable components in the Source Control System. Sync files in shared location. Add the network path to the Library in Studio.(RECOMMENDED)
PROS: ✓ Easiest to implement ✓ Most secure
CONS: In case a reusable needs to be changed, manual re-publishing and redeploying are required
2)Shared File Storage -use a file share location to store the reusable components and invoke them remotely.

PROS: ✓ Easy to implement ✓ Calling by reference

CONS: In case of network failure, the robots are not able to run The robots can run more slowly due to network latency (or even trigger exceptions) Security risk (access to shared folder)

3)Shared Components Package

Create one package containing shared components and distribute it using the Orchestrator embedded provisioning mechanism.

PROS: ✓ Calling by reference ✓ Version control

CONS: Harder to implement Project path needs configuration

4)Custom Packaging Method
Use a third party solution to create packages that also provision the reusable components

PROS: An alternative to the Shared Components approach

CONS: The most complex approach and the hardest to implement and maintain Dependent on third party component

hope it will be helpful. consider whenever you think about Reusable Components.

Thanks
sandeep
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