Pro WF: Windows Workflow in NET 3.5 (Expert's Voice in .NET)
by Bruce Bukovics
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Author: Bruce BukovicsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-06-26
ISBN: 1430209755
Number of pages: 852
Publisher: Apress
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Book Review: Excellent book about Workflow in .Net 3.5
Summary: 5 Stars
After spending more than one year on writing workflows in SharePoint 2007 environment, I am currently working on a project using Workflow in .Net 3.5 and a Window Forms environment. In this project, I have to write my own tracking and persistence services, etc. As you might know, SharePoint takes care of those services for you.
I pick up this book trying to leverage the latest technology development in .Net 3.5. After I read the first 10 chapters, I believe I did the right thing. I am really impressed by Mr. Bukovics's knowledge and insight in workflow. I also believe he is an excellent trainer.
He explains concepts clearly. The examples are simple enough so the readers do not get lost in the details. Also, he solves problems using different approaches, and then evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of those approaches. I really like this kind of methodology. I also like the style of source code printout.
I really enjoy reading the chapters about ReplicatorActivity, Local Services, Event-driven Activities, and Correlation.
In Chapter 3 Activities, the author introduces how to use NUnit to test the Custom Activities, which is very interesting. There are also quite a lot of tips like this in other chapters.
As I said before, his examples are simple enough so the reader can understand the technical feature easily. From another angle, that also means the examples are not fancy enough. To make up for this, you can also buy Microsoft Windows Workflow Foundation Step by Step by Kenn Scribner, which has some interesting examples such as ATM, GPS Truck tracking, Leakage Control System. I believe that these two books complement each other.
I rate this book five stars without hesitation!
Summary of Pro WF: Windows Workflow in NET 3.5 (Expert's Voice in .NET)
Windows Workflow Foundation is a groundbreaking addition to the core of the .NET Framework that allows you to orchestrate human and system interactions as a series of workflows that can be easily mapped, analyzed, adjusted, and implemented.
As business problems become more complex, the need for a workflow?based solution has never been more evident. WF provides a simple and consistent way to model and implement complex solutions. As a developer, you focus on developing the business logic for individual workflow tasks. The runtime handles the execution of those tasks after they have been composed into a workflow.
Pro WF: Windows Workflow in .NET 3.5 provides you with the skills you need to incorporate WF into your applications. This book gets you up to speed with Windows Workflow Foundation quickly and comprehensively. The practical aspects of using WF are covered in a lively tutorial style with each workflow concept illustrated in C#. You?ll find detailed coverage of how to customize your workflows and access them in a variety of ways and situations so you can maximize the advantages of this technology.
Pro WF: Windows Workflow in .NET 3.5 is written by an experienced Windows and .NET developer. Rather than simply duplicating the available references on the subject, author Bruce Bukovics leads you through a series of practical WF topics that enable you to gain immediate experience and learn how to use the technology as you progress through the book.
What you?ll learn
- WF basics
- Customizing your workflows
- Accessing your workflows in a variety of ways in a variety of situations
- Using WF with web services and ASP.NET
- Integrating WCF and WF
Who this book is for
Developers encountering WF and .NET 3.5 for the first time in their professional lives.
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