What role do temporary fields play in an embedded guide's functionality?

Temporary fields serve a specific purpose in the functionality of an embedded guide by allowing for the storage of values for a limited period during a single execution. This means that when a user interacts with the guide, any data that needs to be used or referenced only for that instance can be held in these temporary fields. This is particularly useful when the guide requires interim calculations or decisions based on user input, without needing to permanently store such values in the broader context of a database or persistent storage.

These fields are designed to enhance the interactivity and efficiency of the guide by ensuring that relevant data is quickly accessible while reducing the clutter that comes from storing transient data permanently. Therefore, the design choice to utilize temporary fields is critical in scenarios where specific values are important for the operation of the guide but do not need to persist beyond the current interaction session.