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The search() method is used by a User Interface application to allow a human to search for and list subjects using familiar attributes like name parts, departments, etc. For example, to grant a person a privilege, the Signet UI first does a search() using the user's specified search term, displays a list of the names and descriptions of the matching subjects, and enables the UI user to select one.
There are attributes that need to be configured for a subject in addition to subjectId:
- name: This is generally the first and last name for a subject. If this is private data and you dont want to list it, you can use a netId or something to help differentiate the subject from other subjects. Worst case, subjectId
description: This should be something that is standalone to show information about the subject when a list is displayed to help the user select the correct subject. This is the description attribute at Penn
Code Block Chris Hyzer (mchyzer, 10021368) (active) Staff - Isc-applications & Information Services - Application Architect (also: Alumni)- sdf
The Subject API in Grouper Architecture
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