What should be prioritized according to Pega's best practices when developing new applications?

Utilizing existing functionalities and resources is a core principle in Pega's best practices for application development. This approach emphasizes the importance of leveraging the powerful out-of-the-box capabilities that Pega offers. By prioritizing the use of existing functionalities, developers can significantly reduce development time, minimize errors, and improve the overall efficiency of the application. This practice aligns with the goal of creating applications that are maintainable and scalable, making it easier to incorporate future updates and changes.

Additionally, pulling from pre-built resources allows developers to ensure consistency across applications, as they can rely on standardized functionalities that have already been tested and validated in the Pega ecosystem. This not only streamlines the development process but also enhances user experience by providing familiar workflows and interfaces.

In contrast, focusing solely on custom feature development without research can lead to duplicate efforts and unnecessarily complex solutions. Independent department efforts in design can result in a lack of cohesion and integration among different parts of the application, while prioritizing rapid development over quality checks could compromise the robustness and reliability of the final product. These practices can hinder the overall success and longevity of the application being developed.