Chapter 10: State-Machine Workflows

Overview

This chapter covers a distinct type of workflow: the state machine. Although this workflow type has already been introduced to you, the sequential workflow tends to steal the spotlight. There is not really a reason for this except for the fact that most people tend to think of a sequential process when thinking of workflow. With that said, the state machine is no less important or useful when modeling processes.

Topics covered in this chapter include the following:

• Traits of a state-machine workflow

• When to use the state machine

• State-machine activities

• Developing state-machine workflows

• Advanced topics