DESCRIPTION Activiti, an open source process engine, uses Business Process Model and Notation to provide a standard way to capture business processes and to convert those models into executable code. It's lightweight and integrates seamlessly with standard application software such as Spring. Also included is a set of design and management tools that even helps developers who have never used a process engine get productive quickly. Activiti in Action is a comprehensive tutorial designed to introduce developers to the world of business process modeling using Activiti. This book presents a solid introduction to BPMN 2.0 and quickly moves to real-world examples that show how to implement BPMN processes with Activiti. Key topics are explored, including workflow, ESB usage, process monitoring, event handling, business rule engines, and document management integration. RETAIL SELLING POINTS First and only book on leveraging BPMN 2.0 with Activiti Written for developers Packed with real-world and ready-to-use solutions AUDIENCE This book is intended for Java developers. No previous experience with BPMN 2.0 or Activiti is required. ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY BPMN 2.0 is the latest standard for diagramming business processes. Activiti is an open source, Java-based process engine that takes BPMN models and turns them into useable code. Taken together, these two technologies provide a new pathway for business executives and application developers to bring their workflows into software applications.