'Professional Windows Workflow Foundation' covers the forthcoming Windows Workflow Foundation from front to back. This will include an introduction to the technology, reasons it was developed by Microsoft, and how developers will use it in real world solutions. The book covers workflow development in Visual Studio, how to extend the framework with custom code, and how the framework plays into other Microsoft technologies such as SharePoint 2007 and Windows Communication Foundation (WCF).
Each piece of the Windows WF platform is covered in detail and applied to real world scenarios. A case study is included where the author will develop a fictitious business problem that is both realistic and conducive to using Windows WF. The business problem is presented, and then the author discusses specific software design. He relates the problem to an encompassing workflow solution that allows him to showcase the items covered in the rest of the book, such as activity development and the workflow runtime. The goal here is to relate the technology to business solutions and how Windows WF can provide value to organizations.
The book will be used by programmers to gain the knowledge needed to apply Windows WF to real world scenarios. Developers will use this book so they can instantly begin developing solutions on the platform.
