Using the Parallel activity

In this task, we will create a sample that will use the Parallel activity. The Parallel activity can execute its child activities in parallel, asynchronously.

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  1. Create a workflow project:

    Create a new Workflow Console Application under solution Chapter02 and name the project as UsingParallelActivity.

  2. Create a workflow:

    Open Workflow1.xaml and create a workflow as shown in the following screenshot:

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    Set the properties of both Delay activities:

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  3. Run it:

    Set UsingParallelActivity as StartUp project. Press CTRL+F5

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