Difference Between Alert and Info Deluge Tasks
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Learn and understand the difference between the alert and info Deluge tasks used in Zoho Creator to use them effectively as needed.
Comparison
Alert | Info |
Displays the specified message to the users either as a pop-up or inline within a field. Alert is mostly used in cases that require highlighting validation errors or important information to the users. | Displays the value of an variable or an expression during script executions, aiding in troubleshooting and debugging. The info statement used in form workflow displays the appended expression's value in the View Log Details link at the bottom of the form in live mode upon execution. When executing a function, the output from the info statement appears directly in a pop-up. Only app admins and developers can view the info statement's output. |
Example: In a hotel reservation form, alert Task can be used to show a warning message if the reservation date is selected earlier than today. This ensures that users enter a valid reservation date. | Example: While building an application, the developer can use the info statement to view the value of expressions for debugging purposes. |