How do I document and map my processes?

To document and map your processes with Stackflows, you can follow these steps:

1. Install and set up Stackflows: Start by installing and setting up Stackflows on your desired platform, whether it's a local development environment or a production server. Refer to Stackflows documentation for installation instructions specific to your environment.
2. Model your processes using BPMN: Stackflows support the BPMN 2.0 notation, which is widely used for process modelling. Use a BPMN modelling tool like Stackflows Modeler, an open-source desktop application, to create and edit your BPMN diagrams. You can define process activities, gateways, events, and sequence flows to visually represent your processes.
3. Define process variables: Identify the data elements that are relevant to your processes and define them as process variables in Stackflows. Process variables can store and manipulate data throughout the process execution. Define the variable types, scopes, and initial values according to your process requirements.
4. Deploy your process models: Once your process models are ready, you need to deploy them to the Stackflows platform. This involves packaging your BPMN files into a deployable format (e.g., a BPMN deployment archive or a WAR file) and deploying them using the Stackflows Deployment API or the Stackflows Studio's deployment capabilities.
5. Monitor process instances: After deploying your processes, you can monitor the execution of process instances in real-time using the Stackflows user area. The user area provides an intuitive graphical interface where you can view active process instances, inspect their current state, track progress, and identify any issues or bottlenecks.
6. Collaborate with stakeholders: Stackflows provides collaboration features, such as comments and annotations, that allow you to collaborate with process stakeholders, including process owners, subject matter experts, and other users. Use these features to gather feedback, clarify requirements, and document important information related to the process.
7. Configure process behaviours: Customize the behaviour of your processes using Stackflows execution listeners, service tasks, user tasks, and event listeners. These elements allow you to interact with external systems, define automation logic, handle user tasks, and react to specific events within the process execution.
8. Integrate with external systems: Stackflows provides various integration mechanisms, including service tasks and external task patterns, to connect your processes with external systems, databases, or APIs. Configure the necessary integration points and data mappings to enable seamless interaction between your processes and external components.
9. Monitor and analyze process performance: Utilize Stackflows built-in reporting capabilities to monitor and analyze process performance metrics. Stackflows provide dashboards, historical data views, and REST APIs that allow you to extract data and generate custom reports to gain insights into process execution, identify bottlenecks, and drive process improvements.
10. Iterate and improve: Continuously iterate and improve your processes based on feedback, monitoring data, and changing business requirements. Use the insights gained from process monitoring and analysis to identify areas for optimization, implement changes, and refine your process models over time.

By following these steps, you can effectively document, map, and execute your processes using Stackflows. The Stackflows documentation and community resources provide detailed information and examples to assist you throughout the process design and implementation journey.