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The elements of a Workflow Model defining how the process is executed.
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Workflow Constructs represent the elements of a Workflow Model, such as Control Data, Splits, Joins, Activities and Actors, which combined define the parameters of how a process instances is executed. The “Semantics” of the process refer to how it is executed in the context of workflow rules, such the steps, sequencing and dependencies; whereas the “Syntax” of the process refers to its definition within the context of a specific language. Workflow Constructs is directly related to semantics, however, does not define specific syntax.
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Palmer, N. (2009). Workflow Constructs. In: LIU, L., ÖZSU, M.T. (eds) Encyclopedia of Database Systems. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-39940-9_820
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