Professional Windows Workflow Foundation - Softcover

Kitta, Todd

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470053860 ISBN 13: 9780470053867

Verlag: Wiley & Sons, 2007

Inhaltsangabe

Windows Workflow Foundation (Windows WF) allows developers to build process-driven and workflow-centric applications Begins with an introduction to Windows WF, explains why it was developed by Microsoft, and then goes on to examine how developers will use it in real-world scenarios Discusses workflow development in Visual Studio, how to extend the framework with custom code, and how the framework plays into other Microsoft technologies (such as Office and SharePoint) Features a case study based on a fictitious business problem that illustrates specific software design issues and topics covered in the book Addresses Windows WF components, extensibility, workflow hosting, runtime services, debugging workflows, and how Windows WF works with Web services, ASP.NET, Office, and SharePoint

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Todd Kitta resides in the suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri, with his beautiful wife, beautiful new daughter, and smelly Boxer (dog, not shorts).
Todd has a background in .NET development, and he has worked with .NET since its initial release in 2002. More recently, Todd’s involvement in business process software such as BizTalk led him to Windows Workflow Foundation, and the development of this book soon followed. Todd also writes articles for technical publications and speaks at local .NET User Group meetings. He is currently employed at a consulting firm in St. Louis called Covenant Technology Partners, which focuses on business intelligence and portal solutions that use Microsoft technologies.
Todd also enjoys playing his XBOX 360. You can find him by using gamer tag ZillaB2B2.

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If you want to gain the skills to build Windows Workflow Foundation solutions, then this is the book for you. It provides you with a clear, practical guide on how to develop workflow-based software and integrate it into existing technology landscapes. Throughout the pages, you'll also find numerous real-world examples and sample code that will help you to get started quickly.

Each major area of Windows Workflow Foundation is explored in depth along with some of the fundamentals operations related to generic workflow applications. You ll also find detailed coverage on how to develop workflow in Visual Studio®, extend the framework with custom code, and utilize the framework with Microsoft® technologies such as SharePoint® 2007 and Windows Communication Foundation (WCF). You&'ll then be able to use Windows Workflow Foundation to create innovative business solutions that provide value to organizations.

What you will learn from this book

• The different areas of the Windows Workflow Foundation architecture
• Details about workflow hosting, execution, and communication
• How to build workflow-based solutions without constructing the underlying workflow logic
• Tips for developing solutions using the out-of-the-box functionality
• Techniques for extending the base APIs
• How to apply each piece of the Windows Workflow Foundation platform to real-world scenarios
• Best practices for debugging workflows

Who this book is for
This book is for developers and architects interested in learning more about Windows Workflow Foundation. You should have some familiarity with the .NET Framework.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0470053860
• ISBN 13: 9780470053867
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 450
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar