How can users preview data at any stage within an Alteryx workflow?

The ability to preview data at any stage within an Alteryx workflow is effectively accomplished using the Browse tool. This tool is specifically designed to allow users to view and investigate the output from any point in the workflow. When the Browse tool is connected to a data stream, it provides a user-friendly interface to explore the data, including the ability to see the data’s structure and values, which can significantly aid in debugging and validating data processing steps.

While the Output Data tool is primarily used for saving the results of a workflow to external files, it does not provide real-time preview functionality of the data as it moves through the workflow. The Action tool is designed to allow dynamic modifications to other tools in a workflow, but it is not intended for data preview. Running the workflow in debug mode allows for step-by-step execution, which can be useful for identifying issues, but it does not provide a straightforward preview experience like the Browse tool does. Thus, the Browse tool stands out as the most effective means of data preview at any stage within an Alteryx workflow.