Workflow
In short: A workflow is a defined sequence of work steps, responsibilities and decisions.
In more detail: It is often shown as a flow chart or in notations such as BPMN.
In Depth
Examples
Leave request: submit, manager approves, HR books. In code: a pipeline that tests and publishes on every commit (CI/CD).
Tools
Workflow engines, GitHub Actions, n8n. See automation, modelling (UML, EPK, BPMN).
See also: Automation, CI/CD Pipeline, Modellierung: UML, Flussdiagramm, EPK und BPMN