Learn the basics!
Before getting started with Alloy, it's worth understanding a few things about what makes Alloy special. Once you're familiar with these core concepts, the rest of Alloy will be easier to understand! 🙂
📄️ Designs
A set of attributes that describe a type of thing
📄️ Interfaces
A set of generic attributes shared by multiple designs
📄️ Items
A set of attribute values that describe an actual thing
📄️ Collections
Items stored in separate datasets
📄️ Activities
Defects, inspections and jobs
📄️ Layers
A map overlay showing item locations
📄️ AQS
A language for querying item data
📄️ Reports
A documented snapshot of item data
📄️ Workflows
A sequence of programmed actions
📄️ Modules
Optional business features