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Workflow

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Workflow definition

A workflow definition is Java class that contains the implementation of a business process (e.g. credit application process).

Workflow instance

A workflow instance is a runtime instance of the business process (e.g. credit application from a certain customer).

State

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State method

State method or state handler method is a method with a specific signature in a workflow definition class. The method contains the functionality that is executed when nFlow executes a state. The state and the corresponding method have same name: e.g state createApplication is handled by method public NextAction createApplication(StateExecution e).

Executor

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Dispatcher

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Executor group

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