Reusable Subprocesses in Aletyx Enterprise Build of Kogito and Drools 10.0.0¶
Reusable subprocesses are standalone processes that can be invoked by multiple parent processes. They promote reusability by allowing common process logic to be defined once and used in various contexts.
Key Characteristics¶
Independence: Defined separately and can be called by different processes. Parameterization: Can accept input parameters and return outputs. Reusability: Ideal for common functionalities across multiple processes.
When to Use¶
Use reusable subprocesses when you have a set of activities that are common across multiple processes. This approach reduces redundancy and simplifies maintenance, as changes to the subprocess logic need to be made only once.
Example¶
Consider an Order Processing System where an order must go through a validation process before fulfillment. This validation involves multiple checks, such as:
- Calculations
- Manual Validation
Rather than implementing these checks in every order-related workflow, you can encapsulate them within a reusable subprocess called "Validate Order Items." This subprocess can be invoked by various parent processes, such as:
- Standard Order Processing
- Bulk Order Handling
By defining "Validate Order Items" as a reusable subprocess, any updates to the validation logic (e.g., new compliance rules or stock validation improvements) need to be made only once, ensuring consistency across all order workflows.
