What is GP (Guided Procedure)

Question

Hi All,
I am completely new to CAF. Can any one explain me what is GP in CAF.
Thanks,
Ramesh.

Answer 1

Guided Procedures –Definition
CAF Guided Procedures (CAF GP) is a framework for modeling and managing workflows using simple and user-friendly tools. As a part of the Composite Application Framework (CAF), GP enables access to multiple backend systems, consistently combining different types of services and applications into processes. In addition, GP supports collaboration, ad-hoc items, and offline task management using interactive forms. It provides role-based access to tools and resources and guidance through the workflows at runtime, thereby helping end users to easily identify and complete their tasks.
     A framework for modeling and managing processes that involve access to multiple backend systems
     Designed to implement business processes with greater ease and speed across multiple applications
     Enables users without specialized software development skills to easily set up and execute collaborative business processes
     Allows the invocation of various types of applications and services within a process (Web Dynpro, RFC’s…) In real world scenarios we might be dealing with different services, applications like WebDynpro, java, BSP and so on....CAF GP framework enables you to integrate these applications .
     Navigates the End User through UI-driven, people centric, distributed and collaborative business processes
     Enables offline process execution via Interactive Forms