Introduction to Workflow 4Version: 1.1.0 DescriptionIn this lab you will get to know the basics of creating, hosting and running a workflow. This lab is also intended to be and introduction to the new workflow authoring constructs in the .NET Framework 4 and Visual Studio 2010, including the new Workflow Designer, expressions, variables and arguments. Additionally, you will explore the use of some basic built-in activities. OverviewWelcome to Windows Workflow Foundation 4 (WF) Microsoft's programming model, engine and tools for quickly building workflow-enabled applications. This release of WF in .NET Framework 4 changes several development paradigms from previous versions. Workflows are now easier to create, execute, and maintain. In this lab, you will get to know the basics of creating, hosting and running a workflow. This lab is also an introduction to the new workflow authoring constructs in the .NET Framework 4 and Visual Studio 2010, including the new Workflow Designer, expressions, variables and arguments. Additionally, you will explore the use of some basic built-in activities, create custom activities, activity designers and even re-host the workflow designer in a WPF application.
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Do I have to do all the exercises?
This lab is long. To do all of it will probably take close to 2 hours. This lab has been designed so that each exercise is independent of the others. Just open the solution found under the Begin folder for the exercise. For example, if you wanted to learn how to create a custom activity designer you would start with Exercise 9 and open the solution from the Source\Ex9-ActivityDesigner\Begin folder
ObjectivesIn this Hands-On Lab, you will learn:
System RequirementsYou must have the following items to complete this lab:
SetupAll the requisites for this lab are verified using the Dependency Checker. To make sure that everything is correctly configured, follow these steps:
ExercisesThis Hands-On Lab comprises the following exercises:
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Note: each exercise builds on the one before it but you can start at any point in the lab by opening the solution in the Begin folder for the exercise.
Estimated time to complete this lab: 120 minutes. Starting Materials
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What if I get stuck?
The source code that accompanies this hands-on lab includes an end folder where you can find a Visual Studio solution with the code that you would obtain if you complete the steps in each exercise. You can use this solution as a guide if you need additional help working through the exercises.
Remember to build the solutions before opening any file using the workflow designer.
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