摘要： 工作流引擎是工作流系统的核心。根据WfMC工作流参考模型，在分析工作流引擎主要功能的基础上，设计工作流引擎的各个功能模块，以XPDL作为流程定义语言，采用Java技术，实现工作流引擎的基本功能和特征。工作流引擎不依赖Web环境，能应用在Web信息系统和桌面程序领域，可以方便地嵌入到面向流程的应用程序中，实现工作流系统管理的功能。

关键词: 工作流, 工作流引擎, 轻量级

Abstract: Workflow engine is the kernel of workflow management system. According to Workflow Management Coalition(WfMC) workflow reference model, analysed the main function of workflow engine, designed various functional modules, realized the basic function and feature with XML Process Definition Language(XPDL) and Java technology. The workflow engine does not rely on Web environment, can be used in Web information systems and desktop application areas. It can be easily embedded into applications for the process to realize the workflow system management function.

Key words: workflow, workflow engine, lightweight

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• TP311