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Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Preface
1.2. Feature list

All developers and process analysts who are beginning to use JBoss jBPM should read this Getting Started guide. It will give them a jumpstart showing how to create a process definition.

1.1. Preface

This document introduces the use of the JBoss jBPM Graphical Process Designer (GPD) to create workflow processes. It will help first time users with the following tasks :

If you have questions, please feel free to contact Koen Aers or Tom Baeyens for more information.

1.2. Feature list

JBoss jBPM is a workflow that enables creating and automatization business processes. Look at the list of features below to understand its main functionality.

Table 1.1. Key Functionality for JBoss jBPM

FeatureBenefit
jBDL support Enables managing workflow processes as well as human tasks and interactions between them. jBDL combines the best both Java and declarative process techniques.
Support of Graphical Process Designer (GPD) Is used for simplifying declarative process development and visualizations of all actions.
Project Creation wizard Allows to create a new jBPM template project that already includes all advanced artifacts and core jBPM libraries.
Rich palette of pre-build process nodes Provides process-building functionality and gives opportunity even non-programmers to develop processes.
Support of XML code view Shows the corresponding XML that's generated automatically in the Source view of the process definition editor when developing the process.
Properties view Facilitates configuring and editing of all nodes properties.
Interaction with all of the J2EE based integration technologies including Web Services, Java Messaging, J2EE Connectors, JBDC, EJBs.Enables implementation, provides better functionality and flexibility.
Integration with jBoss SeamAllows to write applications with complex workflows and provides easier interactions between them.