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Implement a Workflow Approval Flow: Effectively Control Production Changes
Implement a Workflow Approval Flow: Effectively Control Production Changes

Use Torq roles to implement an approval flow that ensures workflows are reviewed before publication.

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Torq's user roles and approval flow offer a structured way to manage workflow creation and publication, ensuring every workflow undergoes a thorough review before affecting production. This guide outlines how to leverage these features effectively.

Assigning User Roles

  1. Creator Role: Assigned to users responsible for creating and editing workflows. They cannot publish workflows directly and must submit their work for review.

  2. Contributor and Owner Roles: Designated to users with the authority to review and publish workflows. They also can submit workflows for review, aligning with organizational standards.

Workflow Submission for Review

  1. Create and Test: Begin by crafting your workflow and conducting tests to ensure its functionality.

  2. Submit for Review: Once ready, submit the current workflow version by clicking "Submit For Review".

You can make further edits, but each new set of changes must also be submitted for review.

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Users who are assigned either the Contributor or the Owner role will have the option to publish the workflow and submit it for review

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3. Completing the Submission Form

  • Tags: Choose relevant tags or create new ones for your workflow.

  • Version Description: Provide details about the version being submitted.

  • TimeBack Benchmark: Estimate the time savings achieved by a single workflow execution.

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Initiating a Review

  1. Select Reviewers: Submit your workflow for review to specific team members or groups, preferably those with Contributor or Owner roles.

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  2. Reviewer Actions: Reviewers receive an email prompt to review the workflow in Torq. They can view changes, approve, and publish the workflow. Any post-submission modifications are retained as drafts.

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Trigger a Workflow Upon a Review Submission

  1. Set Up a Trigger: To automate the review process, create a workflow triggered by the Request for review system event.

  2. Execution on Submission: This automated workflow activates whenever a workflow is submitted for review, streamlining the approval process.

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