isDraft

isDraft is a boolean flag used in software systems to indicate whether an item, such as a document, article, or message, is in a draft state rather than finalized or published. It helps distinguish content that is still in editing or review from content that is ready for public viewing.

When isDraft is true, the item typically is not publicly visible or searchable, and changes may be autosaved or staged for review. Drafts often support a preview mode that allows editors to review content before it goes live. In many systems, drafts are stored separately from published content and are not shown in standard listings until they are published.

In databases and APIs, isDraft is usually stored as a boolean field (for example, is_draft in a relational schema or isDraft on a JSON object); it may be used alongside a separate published flag or a status field. Some implementations use a single status field with values such as draft, pending, published, or archived to represent the content’s lifecycle.

Workflow considerations typically include transitions such as draft → pending/needs review → published, with access controls that limit visibility of drafts until they are published. Some systems also support versioning, allowing changes to be tracked while still keeping the draft separate from the live version.

Security and data integrity concerns involve ensuring that drafts are not exposed to public users and that updates to drafts do not prematurely reveal new content. Clear validation rules and permissions help maintain consistent states between drafts and published items.