Getting Started with Windows Workflow Foundation

The Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) is Microsoft's programming model, engine and tools for quickly building workflow-enabled applications on Windows. Windows Workflow Foundation includes support for both system workflow and human workflow across a wide range of scenarios.

The pages in this section are here to help you learn and be productive with WF. In this section, we provide pointers to screencasts and webcasts, as well as links to code samples and other starter kits, designed to help introduce WF to you if you're new to the technology, and expand your knowledge if you're a returning guru.

Learning Windows Workflow Foundation

Different people learn using different tools, and there are a variety of ways you can learn Windows Workflow Foundation. These resources include:

Instructor-led training

Microsoft training and events are happening around the world; take a look and find one near you.

Books on Workflow Foundation

Find just the book to help you understand Windows Workflow Foundation and related technologies.

WF Articles

Articles that explore Windows Workflow Foundation, across the breadth of the technology and drilling into various topics.

Seeing Windows Workflow Foundation in action

You can see examples of Windows Workflow Foundation in action using these samples and videos:

Code samples

Working samples that you can browse to help you learn Windows Workflow Foundation.

Screencasts

Short, focussed videos on specific topics in using Windows Workflow Foundation.

Webcasts

Longer videos that explain broader concepts and techniques using Windows Workflow Foundation.