WFNET3 - Windows Workflow Foundation Using .NET 3.0
Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) is a new .NET 3.0 API which allows you to execute and monitor business processes workflows directly in managed code. In this course, attendees will gain a clear understanding of the use of workflows, activities, and the visual tools which allow you to design them. We will also examine how to interact with the WF runtime engine, create custom activities and survey the integrated feature WF set.
Introducing WF
Defining the Role of "Workflow"
The Motivation behind WF
The WF Feature Set
Sequential and State Machine Workflows
WF Visual Studio Designer Tools
WF Assemblies and Namespaces
Overview of the WF Architecture
Defining the WF Architecture
The Role of Activities
The WF Runtime Engine
Understanding WF Compensation
The WF Persistence Model
The Role of Rules and Rule Sets
Overview of the WF Architecture
Workflow Activities
Decision and Iteration Activities
Flow-Centric Activities
Web Service-Centric Activities
Transaction-Centric Activities
Creating Custom Activities
Cancel and Fault Handlers
Interacting with the WF Runtime
Interacting with the WF Runtime Engine
Hosting WF Instances
Passing Parameters to the WF Runtime
Building Custom Hosts for the WF Runtime
ASP.NET-Based WF Hosts
Integrated WF Services
Working with Scheduling Services
Working with Persistence Services
Working with Tracking Services