Abstract: Various embodiments provide for obtaining snapshots of a form. A process design that specifies stages of a lifecycle of a process and a point between the stages is created. Electronic computer executable snapshot instructions for obtaining a snapshot of a form that is part of the process are received. The snapshot instructions are associated with the point. In response to displaying the form on a display screen, a snapshot of the form is obtained at the point that is between the stages the lifecycle of the process based on execution of the snapshot instructions.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide for a method for using data structures, such as templates, to create a customized email for tasks. Form data is received from a form of a user interface for an application. The form data pertains to a task and the form data includes an action to perform with respect to the task. A template that specifies a layout for the form data is accessed. A string with string data that includes the form data and the layout is generated. The customized email is generated based on the string. The customized email includes an action link that corresponds with the form's action to perform with respect to the task. Information pertaining to a user interaction with respect to the action link in the customized email is received. The user interaction was performed at the mobile client device. Status of the task is updated based on the user interaction with the action link.