cmd-architecture-workflow-spec

Mapping execution paths and failure modes before building a microservice requires identifying API routes, background jobs, and event listeners to define handoff contracts. This process clarifies state transitions and outlines data flow to reduce ambiguity during implementation.

Workflow specification is the process of detailing execution paths, failure recoveries, and integration points for data pipelines. You need it when designing new microservices or auditing existing workflows to clearly define component responsibilities and anticipate failures.

To document handoff contracts for deployment pipelines and state machines, map existing state transitions and identify schedulers or event listeners. This clarifies inputs, outputs, and runtime behavior to ensure all components understand their specific responsibilities.

Yes, you can use workflow specification to audit existing workflows by detecting API routes, controllers, and event listeners. This outlines how data flows through the system and clarifies runtime behavior, integration points, and current state machine transitions.

The best way to design state machines and clarify transitions is to map all execution paths and define handoff contracts before implementation. This approach identifies statuses and detours, ensuring reliable integration points and clear responsibilities across software components.