Introduction to Windows Workflow Foundation -- Visual Studio Magazine

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Introduction to Windows Workflow Foundation

Master the basics of developing, designing, and debugging workflow solutions.

By Paul Andrew
02/20/2006

Watch the video of the session! (Running time: 1 hour)

Paul Andrew
Technical Product Manager,
Microsoft

Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) is the programming model, engine, and tool set for quickly building workflow-enabled applications on Windows. Microsoft's Paul Andrew offers a code-focused introduction to WF. He covers the "hello world" of developing workflow-enabled applications and helps you choose workflows for everyday applications.

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