Ability to (re)name the Queries

Current Challenge:

Static Query Names:

• The names of queries in IBM Mobile applications are hard-coded and not derived dynamically from their configurable source (e.g., WHERE clauses).
• This rigidity makes it difficult for organizations to adapt query names to their specific workflows or terminology.

Mismatch in Terminology:

• Organizations often assign preventive work and manage "Assigned Work" but restrict technicians from creating new work orders.
• Default query names such as "My Work Orders" or "Work Created by Me" do not fit such scenarios, causing confusion and reducing usability.

Proposed Solution: Configurable Query Names

Customizable Query Labels:

• Enable organizations to set custom names for queries displayed in the application.
• Add a configuration panel where administrators can map custom labels to underlying WHERE clauses or pre-defined query definitions.
  • Example:
    • Default: "My Work Orders" → Custom: "Assigned Tasks"
    • Default: "Preventive Maintenance" → Custom: "Scheduled Work"

Dynamic Query Name Derivation:

• Optionally, allow query names to be dynamically derived from metadata associated with the WHERE clause.
• Administrators can add descriptors during query creation, which are used as labels in the mobile app.

Role-Based Query Naming:

• Support different query names for different user roles.
• For example:
  • Technicians: "Assigned Tasks"
  • Supervisors: "Work in Progress"

Localization Support:

• Enable localization of query names for multilingual organizations, ensuring query names appear in the user’s preferred language.

Improved Query Description:

• Provide an optional short description field for each query, displayed as a tooltip or additional text below the query name in the app.
• Example:
  • Query Name: "Assigned Tasks"
  • Description: "Tasks assigned to you for the current work week."

Benefits:

• Clarity: Users see terminology familiar to their organization, reducing confusion.
• Flexibility: Organizations can better align the system with their unique workflows and policies.
• Scalability: Supports diverse use cases across industries without requiring significant development effort.
• User Experience: Improves adoption and efficiency by tailoring the app to organizational needs.