Variables

Data containers

Flow variables are data containers that hold values during the execution of a flow. They can represent various types of information, such as numbers, strings, dates, or more complex data structures like arrays or maps.

Flow variables play a fundamental role in orchestrating and controlling the behavior of flows, enabling the exchange of data and information between different components and facilitating the automation of business processes.

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Purpose

Flow variables serve multiple purposes within a flow, including:

• Storing intermediate results or temporary data.

• Passing information between different nodes or steps in the flow.

• Controlling the flow of execution based on conditions or business rules.

• Providing input parameters for nodes.

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Scope

Flow variables can have different scopes depending on where they are defined and how they are used within the flow.

Flow Local Variables - are available for use by all nodes within the flow.

Node's Variables - are available for use by all nodes connected below the node that creates the variable.

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Lifecycle

• Initialization: Variables are initialized with an initial value before they are used.

• Modification: Variables may be modified or updated as the flow progresses.

• Reference: Variables are referenced by nodes or steps to read or write values.

• Cleanup: Variables may be cleared or reset at the end of the flow.

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Data Types

Flow variables can hold values of various data types, including primitive types (e.g., integers, strings, booleans) and complex types (e.g., arrays, objects, custom data structures).

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