Creating a State-Based Workflow Application
If you recall the sample state machine I presented in Chapter 4, Figure 14-1 will look familiar. Yes, it’s the (simplified) vending machine state diagram. I thought it might be interesting to build this state diagram into a true WF state-based workflow and then drive it using a user interface that, given my feeble artistic abilities, models a crude soft drink ("soda") vending machine.
Figure 14-1. The SodaMachine state diagram
Given no user interaction, the soda machine application appears as you see in Figure 14-2. A bottle of soda costs $1.25. While you insert coins, the soda buttons on the left are inactive. ...
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