An AEM developer is assigned a task to design a workflow. The workflow is supposed to collect data from the participant and then determine the reviewer/approver branch to proceed further. Which workflow step should be used by the developer?

To design a workflow that collects data from the participant and then determines the reviewer/approver branch to proceed further, the developer should use the Dynamic Participant Step. This workflow step allows for dynamic determination of participants based on the data collected or any other logic implemented in the workflow. Here’s how to implement a Dynamic Participant Step in AEM: Create the Workflow Model: In AEM, navigate to Tools > Workflow > Models. Create a new workflow model or edit an existing one. Add Dynamic Participant Step: Drag and drop the Dynamic Participant Step into your workflow model. Configure the Dynamic Participant Step: Click on the Dynamic Participant Step and configure it by specifying the participant chooser class. This class should implement the logic to determine the next participant.
@Component(service = ParticipantStepChooser.class, property = {
"service.description=Dynamic Participant Chooser"
})
public class CustomParticipantStepChooser implements ParticipantStepChooser {
@Override public String getParticipant(WorkItem workItem, WorkflowSession workflowSession,
MetaDataMap metaDataMap) {
// Custom logic to determine the participant based on workflow data String reviewer = // logic to determine reviewer return reviewer;
}
}
Implement Participant Chooser Logic: The CustomParticipantStepChooser class should contain the logic to determine the next participant based on the workflow data. This can include reading workflow variables, making decisions based on conditions, or any other custom logic. Deploy and Test: Save the workflow model and test it by starting a new workflow instance. Ensure that the dynamic participant determination works as expected. By using the Dynamic Participant Step, you can create flexible workflows that adapt to the data and context, ensuring that the appropriate participants are chosen dynamically.
Reference: Adobe Experience Manager Workflow AEM Dynamic Participant Step