Can I use this skill for languages other than Go?

While the primary examples are provided in Go, the architectural patterns, logic flow, and CLI commands for signals, queries, and updates are applicable across all Temporal SDKs.

What is the difference between a Signal and an Update in Temporal?

Signals are asynchronous fire-and-forget messages used to push data into a workflow. Updates are synchronous request-response mutations that can return values to the caller and include built-in validation.

Does this skill support the latest Temporal features?

Yes, it includes specific implementation guidance for the Update feature introduced in Temporal 1.21, alongside traditional Signal and Query patterns.

When should I use a Query instead of a Signal?

Use a Query when you need to read the current state of a workflow without modifying it. Use a Signal when you need to trigger a change in the workflow's state or progression.

Temporal Workflow Communication

Name: Temporal Workflow Communication
Author: therealbill

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Implements and manages communication patterns for Temporal workflows using signals, queries, and updates.

This skill provides specialized knowledge for implementing complex communication patterns within Temporal workflows. It guides developers through the nuances of asynchronous signaling for state changes, synchronous querying for real-time status inspection, and the modern Update pattern for validated, request-response mutations. By incorporating best practices for error handling, validation, and CLI usage, this skill ensures robust message-passing between external systems and running workflows, enabling the development of sophisticated distributed systems and durable orchestrations.

주요 기능

010 GitHub stars

02Standardized patterns for approval workflows and long-polling state management

03Implementation of asynchronous Signal handlers and SignalWithStart patterns

04Guidance on CLI and Go SDK syntax for workflow interaction

05Setup of Temporal Updates with built-in validation and synchronous response

06Development of synchronous, read-only Query handlers for workflow state inspection

사용 사례

01Implementing atomic updates to workflow state with immediate feedback using the Temporal Update feature

02Building interactive order processing systems requiring external approval or cancellations via signals

03Creating real-time monitoring dashboards that query the internal state of long-running workflows

주요 기능

010 GitHub stars

02Standardized patterns for approval workflows and long-polling state management

03Implementation of asynchronous Signal handlers and SignalWithStart patterns

04Guidance on CLI and Go SDK syntax for workflow interaction

05Setup of Temporal Updates with built-in validation and synchronous response

06Development of synchronous, read-only Query handlers for workflow state inspection

사용 사례

01Implementing atomic updates to workflow state with immediate feedback using the Temporal Update feature

02Building interactive order processing systems requiring external approval or cancellations via signals

03Creating real-time monitoring dashboards that query the internal state of long-running workflows