# Whats the difference between embedded/data reference/query and case reference options in pega constellation

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**Tags:** case-management\
**Created:** [August 11, 2026, 7:58am UTC](https://forums.pega.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-embedded-data-reference-query-and-case-reference-options-in-pega-constellation/13103 "2026-08-11T07:58:23Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 11, 2026, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.pega.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-embedded-data-reference-query-and-case-reference-options-in-pega-constellation/13103/2 "2026-08-11T08:44:56Z")

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Hi @TanyaS58 ,

Please go through below knowledge article wrote by @LeandroTaveira

[Understanding Data Access Patterns: When to Use Embedded, Reference, and Query List Fields](https://forums.pega.com/t/understanding-data-access-patterns-when-to-use-embedded-reference-and-query-list-fields/9593)

I hope this will help you

**Thanks,**

**Ashok**

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