Workflow Fragments FAQ
Author:
Marco Heuer
Changed on:
13 June 2025
Overview
Frequently asked questions around composing a workflow from workflow fragments.
Key points
- A collection of frequently asked questions and answers
- Elaborate on topics that do not neatly fit into the either the reference or long-form how-to's
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Can the default mergeStrategy be changed?
While we changed the default merge strategy for rulesets from "merge" to "replace". You will still need to set a non-default merge strategy in the specific context, ie. in a ruleset, rule of a workflow fragment.
Question: Is there a limitation on the number of workflow fragment files?
No, there is no limit. You can have as many fragments as needed. Keep in mind the management aspect of the fragments and what the right granularity of the fragments is.
Question: Is there any validation to avoid merging workflow fragments with an incompatible workflow?
Not in this first phase of the workflow fragmentation. In the next iteration we are looking to define a workflow into multiple subprocesses, each with clearly defined inputs and outputs. Those will among other outcomes enable validation.
Question: How to compose a workflow with different fragments for use in different retailers?
Read on for a few examples in the article Working with Workflows and Workflow Fragments.
