Foundations - Error Handling In Workflows
Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:00:00 GMT
Workflows often define long-running processes and an unhandled failure usually means termination. Avoid this scenario by handling exceptions properly.
Foundations - Unit Testing Workflows And Activities
Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT
Matt Milner takes a look at some of the challenges and techniques related to testing Windows Workflow Foundation activities, workflows, and associated components.
Foundations - Workflow Tips and Tricks
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMT
Matt Milner addresses reader requests for information about safely sharing a persistence database across applications and using lesser-known parts of the framework such as ChannelManagerService.
Foundations - Loading Workflow Models in WF
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT
When building workflows, you must consider the developer experience, available tools, long-term maintenance, and future versioning.
Foundations - Workflow Services
Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:00:00 GMT
With the NET Framework 3.5, Windows Workflow Foundation can now truly be integrated with Windows Communication Foundation. This column describes how the integration works and how to make use of it effectively.
Foundations - Workflow Communications
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:00:00 GMT
Matt Milner introduces the Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) communication architecture and covers sending data out of a workflow and submitting data to running workflow instances.
Foundations - ActivityExecutionContext in Workflows
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:00:00 GMT
This month Matt Milner explains a critical component in the execution, persistence, and compensation of workflows.
Foundations - Tracking Services in Windows Workflow Foundation
Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:00:00 GMT
Windows Workflow - Build Custom Activities To Extend The Reach Of Your Workflows
Wed, 18 Oct 2006 10:00:00 GMT
This article covers the core components required for building custom activities in Windows Workflow Foundation.
Visual Studio 2005 - Create Reusable Project And Item Templates For Your Development Team
Tue, 13 Dec 2005 10:00:00 GMT
Visual Studio 2005 introduces a new model that lets you define your own project templates and starter kits, something developers have been requesting for some time. Here Matt Milner shows you how to consume, create, and customize these templates.