What is an ActiveBPEL Task?

A task is a unit of work that has come into your Inbox with input data. It also contains a description of how to use the input data so that you can provide the output data expected.

Technically speaking, the task you work on is a step in an automated, running BPEL process. The process is waiting for you, or another user, to send back the appropriate data so that the process can continue to the next step. You are the “people” partner in an ActiveBPEL BPEL for People process.

Every task has input data and an expectation for you to provide appropriate output data.

Tasks are added to your Inbox as different BPEL processes arrive at the step of needing the data you will provide. Your task list can be long, and in fact, the same tasks are most likely sent to other users who share your area of expertise. Each of you can select a task to work on, and in so doing, the task is removed from other users’ Inboxes.

For details on who can claim and manage tasks, see About Users and Administrators.

To get started on your task list, see Working with a Work Item, Attachments and Comments.

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