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Stage validation

Stage validation is an evaluation of properties and conditions in a case to determine whether the case enters a stage at run time. By defining the entrance criteria for each stage in the life cycle of a case, you can guide users to successful case resolution.

For example, you can check if an Auto Loan case has an attached credit score before sending the case to a finance manager for approval, or skip a stage that performs a background check when the applicant is an existing customer.

The following methods for stage validation are supported: