> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.stackai.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.stackai.com/getting-started/learning/stackai-curriculum/builder-path-advanced.md).

# Builder Path - Advanced

## Advanced builder path

Configure governance controls. Operate workflows reliably in production. Standardize building blocks for teams.

### Outcomes

By the end, you will be able to:

* Configure authentication and role-based access.
* Restrict access to connections and knowledge bases.
* Control which model providers are available to your workspace.
* Implement fallbacks and human approval where needed.
* Monitor usage and evaluate workflow quality over time.

### Quick jumps

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th>Topic</th><th>Start here</th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Access + identity</strong><br>RBAC, MFA, and workspace boundaries.</td><td><ul><li><a href="/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/y57ktLDXN53NMeMdLnKe">Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) and Groups</a></li><li><a href="/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/XlSrNoy8kceVfCTcakyv">Authentication and MFA</a></li></ul></td><td><a href="/files/or8Aa8ls53L40ygyUKMp">/files/or8Aa8ls53L40ygyUKMp</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Production reliability</strong><br>Guardrails, fallbacks, and troubleshooting.</td><td><ul><li><a href="/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/RW9CA5BzKp03ejxJX354">Fallback &#x26; Error Handling</a></li><li><a href="/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/iUrAo2e5tc0hKLRGMYYw">Troubleshoot a Workflow</a></li></ul></td><td><a href="/files/IdWIs1BwAUqgPphSCn9K">/files/IdWIs1BwAUqgPphSCn9K</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Custom extensions</strong><br>Code, custom APIs, and orchestration patterns.</td><td><ul><li><a href="/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/NGERVUpx51hT7DFkEFse">Python Code</a></li><li><a href="/spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/cubxULh0Kk6Lk9hi1HQM">Custom API</a></li></ul></td><td><a href="/files/ALm7W0TNBZZHk2Gc1Tgc">/files/ALm7W0TNBZZHk2Gc1Tgc</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### The path

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### 1) Configure access controls

Define who can build, run, and publish workflows. Restrict access to workspaces, folders, connections, and knowledge bases.

* [Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) and Groups](/welcome-to-stackai/security-and-governance/security-in-stackai/role-based-access-controls-rbac-and-groups.md)
* [Workspace and Folder Access](/welcome-to-stackai/security-and-governance/security-in-stackai/workspace-and-folder-access.md)
* [Connection and Knowledge Base Permissions](/welcome-to-stackai/security-and-governance/security-in-stackai/connection-and-knowledge-base-permissions.md)
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### 2) Govern models and data

Control which providers and models are available. Define how data is handled for your deployment.

* [LLM Provider Governance](/workflow-builder/core-nodes/ai-agent-node/llm-hosting-and-governance/llm-provider-governance.md)
* [Security & Privacy](/welcome-to-stackai/security-and-governance/security-and-privacy.md)
* [AI Governance](/welcome-to-stackai/security-and-governance/ai-governance.md)
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### 3) Implement reliability controls

Handle expected failures with fallbacks. Add human review steps where required.

* [Fallback & Error Handling](/guides-and-tips/stackai-hacks/handling-errors-and-fallback.md)
* [Human in the Loop](/workflow-builder/core-nodes/stackai/human-in-the-loop.md)
* [Delay Node](broken://spaces/FSlso1Kjob5CLDrh0dVn/pages/is0huUWyDKnmer3UUB9H)
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### 4) Monitor and evaluate in production

Monitor usage, latency, and errors. Evaluate outputs against defined criteria.

* [Analytics](/agentic-adoption-and-security/observability/analytics.md)
* [Evaluator](/agentic-adoption-and-security/observability/evaluator.md)
* [Adding Advanced Logging for Analytics](/guides-and-tips/stackai-hacks/adding-advanced-logging-for-analytics.md)
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### 5) Standardize reusable components

Create reusable subflows and shared utilities. Use code and custom APIs for supported extensions.

* [StackAI Project Node](/workflow-builder/utils-logic-and-others/utils/stackai-project-node.md)
* [Loop Subflow](/workflow-builder/utils-logic-and-others/logic/loop-subflow.md)
* [Custom API](/workflow-builder/utils-logic-and-others/utils/custom-api.md)
  {% endstep %}
  {% endstepper %}


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