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Why Workflows Matter

In any business, processes that exist only “in people’s heads” are inconsistent, difficult to track, and impossible to automate or report on. To scale your operations, you must make your processes explicit, visual, and executable. Luklak’s Workflow engine is a powerful visual tool that allows you, the architect, to do just that. It lets you design a clear, standardized lifecycle for any Object Type, bringing clarity, consistency, and control to every business operation.

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The Core Components

Every Workflow in Luklak is built from two simple, powerful components:

Status

A Status represents a specific step, stage, or state in your process. It is a snapshot in the lifecycle of an Object. Examples include NEW, IN REVIEW, APPROVED, or COMPLETED.

Transition

A Transition is the defined, one-way path between two Statuses. It controls how and when an Object can move from one step to the next, enforcing the correct order of operations.
[Image Placeholder: A simple, elegant diagram showing three status boxes labeled ‘TO DO’, ‘IN PROGRESS’, and ‘DONE’, connected by two directional transition arrows.]

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How It All Fits Together

Understanding the hierarchy of these components is key to designing effective processes:
  1. You first design a Workflow by arranging Statuses and connecting them with Transitions.
  2. This Workflow is then assigned to a specific Object Type (e.g., the “Sales Deal” blueprint).
  3. This design work all happens inside the canvas of a 📋 Function.
  4. When users create live Objects (e.g., a specific “Q4 Sales Deal”) inside a ⏹️ Space, those Objects are now bound to follow the exact workflow you designed.
By defining the process at the Object Type level, you ensure that every single “Sales Deal” follows the same approved sales process, guaranteeing consistency and providing reliable data for reporting and automation across the entire team.

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What’s Next?

You now understand the basic concepts of modeling a process. It’s time to learn how to design, configure, and leverage your workflows with our detailed guides.