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Programming Windows Workfl ow
Foundation: Practical WF Techniques
and Examples using XAML and C#
Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) is a technology for defining, executing, and managing
workflows. It is part of the .NET Framework 3.0 and will be available natively in the Windows
Vista operating system.
In this book K Scott Allen provides you with all the information needed to develop successful
applications with Windows Workflow Foundation. Fast-paced and to-the-point, this book takes
you through the important topics of Windows WF development with clear explanations, from
compilation to the base activity library to runtime services. We develop an example workfl ow
system through the book, showcasing the technology and techniques used.
What you will learn from this book
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Authoring workflows with C# and with XAML
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Creating and managing Sequential Workfl ows
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Working with the activities in the base activity library
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Creating custom activities using a compositional approach and a derivation approach
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Using scheduling services, persistence services, and tracking services
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Working with State Machines in Windows Workfl ow
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Using services for communication with a host process and also across a network
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Creating rules and conditions in Windows Workfl ow Foundation
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Creating an example “bug reporting” workfl ow solution
Who this book is written for
This book is for .NET developers who want to enhance their applications with fl exible workfl ow
capabilities using Windows Workflow Foundation. This book is not an overview of the Windows
Workflow Foundation architecture, but concentrates on development topics. All the code
examples are in C#.
Programming Windows Workfl ow Foundation
K. Scott Allen
From T echnologies to Solutions
Programming
Windows Workfl ow Foundation
Practical WF Techniques and Examples using XAML and C#
A Concise and Practical Guide to Installation, Administration,
and Customization
K. Scott Allen
