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sync-frequency

{ "sync_frequency_field": { "title": "Sync Frequency", "description": "How often to synchronize data between systems", "field_type": "select", "options": [ { "value": "realtime", "label": "Real-time", "description": "Immediate synchronization when changes occur", "best_for": ["Calendars", "CRM", "Critical communications"], "resource_usage": "High" }, { "value": "5min", "label": "Every 5 minutes", "description": "Near real-time updates", "best_for": ["Messaging", "Orders", "Appointments"], "resource_usage": "Medium-High" }, { "value": "15min", "label": "Every 15 minutes", "description": "Frequent updates without excessive API calls", "best_for": ["Email", "Accounting", "Inventory"], "resource_usage": "Medium" }, { "value": "hourly", "label": "Hourly", "description": "Regular updates for non-critical data", "best_for": ["Reports", "Analytics", "Bulk data"], "resource_usage": "Low" }, { "value": "daily", "label": "Daily", "description": "Once-daily synchronization", "best_for": ["Archives", "Historical data", "End-of-day reports"], "resource_usage": "Minimal" } ], "recommendations": { "rule1": "Use real-time for calendars to avoid double bookings", "rule2": "Use 5-minute intervals for messaging applications", "rule3": "Use hourly or daily for accounting to reduce API calls", "rule4": "Consider provider rate limits when selecting frequency" }, "considerations": [ "Higher frequency uses more API quota", "Real-time sync may trigger rate limiting", "Some providers only support certain intervals", "Business hours can reduce unnecessary syncs" ], "advanced_settings": { "business_hours_only": { "title": "Business Hours Only", "description": "Only sync during specified hours (e.g., 9 AM - 6 PM)" }, "batch_size": { "title": "Batch Size", "description": "Number of records to sync in each batch", "min": 10, "max": 1000, "recommended": 100 } } } }