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Oct 23, 2025 · Backend Development

Flowable Workflow Engine: Modular Architecture and Design Principles

The article explains how Flowable, a fork of Activiti, achieves high extensibility and performance through a four‑layer modular architecture, MyBatis‑based persistence, core engine services, dual Java/REST APIs, pluggable extensions, a detailed state machine, async execution, transaction safety, and practical tuning tips.