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| 19 Jun 2006 | SearchVB.com |
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In the two previous guides we examined the Windows Presentation Foundation and the Windows Communication Foundation. This final guide wraps up the series with a comprehensive mix of resources for the Windows Workflow Foundation. WF can be used to model and integrate business processes into reusable workflow-enabled applications. Its three main components are a .NET Framework namespace, graphical workflow designer and workflow engine. This workflow tool is intended to be used across future Microsoft products, so don't wait; dive in today to become familiar with this timesaver.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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QUOTED FROM MICROSOFT.COM...
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| "Windows Workflow Foundation is the programming model, engine and tools for quickly building workflow enabled applications on Windows. It consists of a .NET Framework version 3.0 (formerly WinFX) namespace, an in-process workflow engine, and designers for Visual Studio 2005. Windows Workflow Foundation is available for both client and server versions of Windows. Windows Workflow Foundation includes support for both system workflow and human workflow across a wide range of scenarios including: workflow within line of business applications, user interface page-flow, document-centric workflow, human workflow, composite workflow for service oriented applications, business rule driven workflow and workflow for systems management." | |
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| Microsoft: "This lab is based on Visual Studio 2005 with Windows Workflow Foundation and you are guided through a developer experience using Windows Workflow Foundation for the first time. You get a downloadable manual and a 90-minute block of time for each module. You can sign up for additional 90-minute blocks at any time." |
- Virtual Labs: Windows Workflow Foundation (Microsoft)
- Hands-On Labs: 12 Hands-on Labs for Beta 1 of Windows Workflow Foundation (Microsoft)
- The twelve hands-on labs in this download...
» Getting started with Windows Workflow Foundation
» Creating Custom Activities
» Hosting Workflows
» Creating State Machine Workflows
» Communicating with the Host Application
» Workflow and Web Services
» Data Activities
» Authoring Advanced Workflow
» Advanced Custom Activities
» Role Transactions
» Authoring Workflows Through Code and Dynamic Update
» Embedding the Workflow Designer
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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Brent Sheets is a former Senior Editor at TechTarget and a frequent contributor to SearchVB.com. He founded and managed the popular Visual Basic Web Directory website until it was acquired by TechTarget in 2000 and relaunched as SearchVB.com. Brent offers tips and tweaks about Apple technology at Mactoids.com.
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