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Terminology

Workflow

A workflow is a sequence of inter-dependent steps, called tasks, that given

Workflow Invocation

The (intent to perform an) execution of a workflow Throughout the system it is often referred to as just "invocation".

Task

The executable unit in a workflow. In this case all tasks are Fission Functions.

Task Invocation

The (intent to perform an) execution of a task. Throughout the system it is often also called a "function"".

Workflow Engine

The core part of the Workflow Management System, responsible for the scheduling and controlling of workflow.

Common abbreviations

wf   = workflow
wfi  = worfklow invocation
ctrl = controller
expr = expression