What is the recommended way to edit objects in the Ontology?

• A. Directly editing the database
• B. Using Actions
• C. Via the API
• D. Through the UI

Answer: (B)

In Foundry, editing Ontology objects should go through Actions because they enforce governance and consistency for changes. Actions package edits as controlled, auditable operations—so every modification is recorded, who made it, when, and why. They apply the necessary validations and business rules, ensure dependent updates happen correctly, and integrate with the system’s change workflows. This makes edits reproducible, traceable, and compliant with access controls.

Directly editing the database bypasses validations and governance, risking inconsistent state or broken metadata. Using the API can automate edits, but it requires custom code and may not automatically apply the built-in governance and validation rules that Actions provide. The UI, while usable for small changes, is manual and less scalable for policy-compliant edits or automated workflows.