Foundations - Workflow & Business Processes Workflow is a term that typically refers to the activities, interactions, events, and flow of information that make up business processes. Using software to automate business processes can relieve workers of repetitive and mechanical tasks, ensure that required business procedures are followed, and improve the reliability, tracking, and transparency of those processes. Windows Workflow Foundation is a software platform for automating workflow. More... MSDN Architecture Webcast: Patterns & Practices Live! Learn How Microsoft Windows Workflow Foundation Will Affect Your Architecture Many architects want to know how Windows Workflow Foundation will affect the architecture of service oriented systems. To find out, join this webcast. Windows Workflow Foundation is a programming model, engine, and tool set that can be used to quickly build workflow enabled applications on the Windows platform. John Evdemon on Workflow and BPM My name is John Evdemon and I'm an Architect in the Architecture Strategy team. In this community section you'll find the most recent workflow related community activities and resources.

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