7. Workflows

Workflows enable automation of some processes that involve humans and others that do not. They are an important part of the process efficiencies realized by using a content management system. Adobe Experience Manager’s workflow engine is a more technical concept than many covered in this book, but you need to understand what workflows are and why you would use them.

In this chapter, I’ll answer the following questions:

What is a workflow engine and why is it an important part of content management?

What features does Adobe Experience Manager include, in terms of workflow functionality?

For what use cases would you want to consider implementing workflows?

By the end of this chapter you’ll be able to intelligently discuss the ...

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