How many property types does Pega support?

Pega supports a total of 11 distinct property types. Understanding these property types is essential for anyone working within the Pega platform, as they form the foundation for data modeling and the management of application data. The property types in Pega include:

1. Boolean: Represents true/false values.

2. DateTime: Stores date and time information.

3. Decimal: Used for numeric values with decimal points.

4. Integer: Stores whole numbers.

5. Identifying: Used for keys that uniquely identify an object.

6. Page: Represents a single instance of a data type which can have its own properties.

7. Page List: A collection of pages of the same type.

8. Value List: A collection of values of the same type.

9. Text: Stores textual information.

10. Clipboard: Represents data in a temporary area of memory, managed by Pega.

11. Data Page: A structure used to retrieve data from a source for use in the application.

Familiarity with these property types and their respective use cases enhances the capability to design robust applications in Pega, effectively managing data throughout the application's lifecycle.