Understanding workflows technology

Workflows in our system are built on top of state machines, specifically using the XState library. These workflows orchestrate flows within the system, both on the backend and frontend. They are designed with an integrated plugin system, customizable templates, and durable executions.

Why state machines?

In our system, workflows are defined using a State Machine model, specifically statecharts, which is implemented using the XState library. In the realm of state machines, a system can be in only one state at a time. From that state, certain actions or events can lead the system to transition to other states.

Statecharts allow the definition of complex behavior using states, sub-states, and transitions between states. It’s a robust way to manage and visualize the different stages of a process and the conditions that lead to state changes.