Microsoft Windows Workflow Foundation Step-by-Step

Description

Get hands-on guidance for using Microsoft Windows Workflow Foundation to create process-managed applications for Microsoft Windows - one step at a time. Understanding Windows Workflow Foundation is essential for every developer who works with multiple applications and services that must exchange data or results. Windows Workflow Foundation defines a process flow amongst people, applications, and services - mapping dependencies and sequences to allow automation of tasks across previously stand-alone programs. With STEP BY STEP, you work at your own pace through hands-on, learn-by-doing exercises to understand the core capabilities and fundamental techniques for working with Windows Workflow Foundation. New-to-topic developers can take a sequential approach to understanding workflows and learning how to create Windows Workflow Foundation - enabled applications and services. This book includes a CD with practice exercises and code samples to help developers accelerate their productivity.

CONTENTS:

ForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I: Introducing Windows Workflow Foundation (WF)
* Chapter 1: Introducing Microsoft Windows Workflow Foundation
* Chapter 2: The Workflow Runtime
* Chapter 3: Workflow Instances
* Chapter 4: Introduction to Activities and Workflow Types
* Chapter 5: Workflow Tracking
* Chapter 6: Loading and Unloading InstancesPart II: Working with Activities
* Chapter 7: Basic Activity Operations
* Chapter 8: Calling External Methods and Workflows
* Chapter 9: Logic Flow Activities
* Chapter 10: Event Activities
* Chapter 11: Parallel Activities
* Chapter 12: Policy and Rules
* Chapter 13: Crafting Custom ActivitiesPart III: Workflow Processing
* Chapter 14: State-Based Workflows
* Chapter 15: Workflows and Transactions
* Chapter 16: Declarative WorkflowsPart IV: External Data Communication
* Chapter 17: Correlation and Local Host Communication
* Chapter 18: Invoking Web Services from Within Your Workflows
* Chapter 19: Workflows as Web ServicesAppendix : About the AuthorAppendix : Additional Resources for DevelopersAppendix : More Great Developer Resources