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Key Concepts

To get the most out of B2Win Suite, it is important to understand the core building blocks of the platform.

1. Workspaces​

A Workspace is a logical container within B2Win Suite that provides an isolated environment for managing and executing business processes, workflows, and reports. For more details, see the Workspaces section.

  • Isolation: Each workspace is independent. Workflows in one workspace cannot see or interfere with another.
  • Access Control: Permissions are often managed at the workspace level, ensuring users only see the data and processes relevant to their role.

2. Workflows​

A Workflow is a visual representation of a business process. It consists of a series of functional steps (Nodes) connected by lines that define the flow of data.

  • Lifecycle: A workflow moves through states — from active and running, to stopped or archived — to control its behavior and manage its execution history. For more, see the Execution Lifecycle section.

3. Nodes​

Nodes are the individual actions or "steps" within a workflow. Every node performs a specific task, such as fetching data, transforming it, or sending an email. For more check the Nodes section.

  • Data Types: Nodes pass information between each other using structured data (DataFrames), files, or simple properties. A Data Type is the type of outputs or inputs each node can take or generate. For more: Data Types.

4. Iterations​

Every time a workflow runs, it creates an Iteration. This is a unique record of that specific execution. For more: Iterations.

5. Connections​

DB Connections are the bridges between B2Win Suite and your external systems, such as ERPs, Databases or Cloud Storage. Once a connection is configured, it can be reused across multiple workspaces. Check DB Connections for more.

6. State Management​

State allows a workflow to "remember" information from its previous run. For example, a workflow can store the timestamp of the last record it processed so that the next time it runs, it only picks up new data. For more: States.