Office 2010 Workflow: Developing Collaborative Solutions

by Mark Collins, Creative Enterprises

Overview

Workflow is the glue that binds information worker processes, users, and artifacts. Without workflow, information workers are just islands of data and potential. Office 2010 Workflow details how to implement workflow in SharePoint 2010 and the client Microsoft Office 2010 suite to help information workers share data, enforce processes and business rules, and work more efficiently together or solo.

This book covers everything you need to know—from what workflow is all about to creating new activities; from the SharePoint Designer to Visual Studio 2010; from out-of-the-box workflows to state machine workflows. There’s even a section on integrating external data with Business Data Services.

Want solid knowledge of how to implement workflow in the new world of Office and SharePoint? Pick up Office 2010 Workflow today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781430229049
Publisher:	Apress
Publication date:	07/21/2010
Series:	Expert's Voice in Sharepoint
Edition description:	1st ed.
Pages:	616
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.60(d)

About the Author

Mark Collins has developed software for more than 25 years, mostly using the Microsoft stack. He has served many roles including development manager, architect, team lead, database administrator, and project manager. He has extensive experience in retail (point-of-sale and inventory) and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions. Mark currently serves as a senior software engineer for a non-profit organization, providing a custom CRM, mail processing, and fulfillment system.

Table of Contents

Overview of Microsoft Office.- Setting Up a Development Environment.- SharePoint Primer.- Using Workflows.- Three-state Workflow.- Office Applications as Workflow Participants.- Creating Workflows with SharePoint Designer.- Creating Reusable and Site Workflows.- Workflows in Visual Studio 2010.- Creating a Simple Site Workflow.- Exploring the SharePoint Object Model.- Custom Workflow Forms.- Handling Events.- LINQ to SharePoint.- Using State Machine Workflows.- Miscellaneous Topics.- Using a ConditionedActivityGroup.- Importing Reusable Workflows.- Creating Custom Actions.- Pluggable Workflow Services.- Business Connectivity Services (BCS).- Creating External Content Types.- Implementing a .NET Assembly Connector.- Using External Lists in Outlook.