20080529 Windows Workflow Foundation

Windows Workflow Foundation allows for the coordination of people and software activities organized into a workflow, such as a flowchart or state diagram. Workflows can model real-world processes like confirming orders within two days of shipping or following up with suppliers that have not confirmed orders. Workflows run for long periods of time, maintain state, and provide flexibility in control flow, allowing steps to be overridden. They also increase transparency by visualizing next steps based on the defined workflow process.