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Decision brief
Viewflow is an open-source workflow and process engine for Django applications that allows developers to specify workflows directly in Python code.
Good fit when
- When your project requires BPMN-compatible workflows integrated into Django, Viewflow offers a dedicated library optimized specifically for Django's ecosystem beyond generic Python。
- Prefer when you need AGPL licensing with additional permissions that help protect open-source contributions while allowing commercial projects to benefit from the software.
Avoid when
- Avoid if your project strictly requires proprietary or closed-source licenses, as Viewflow’s AGPL v3 license mandates making source code available in certain usage contexts.
- This tool is not suitable for environments that cannot support Python 3.10 and Django 4.2 due to compatibility issues or legacy system constraints.
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- Not a fork · Organization account
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Install
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Overview
A Python-based reusable workflow and process engine for Django applications, offering open-source licensing under AGPL v3 with additional permissions.
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- python, javascript, typescript
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Compatibility
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Viewflow works with Python 3.10+ and Django 4.2+Source link
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README
Installation Viewflow works with Python 3.10+ and Django 4.2+ Viewflow: pip install django viewflow Viewflow PRO: pip install django viewflow pro extra index url https://pypi.viewflow.io/<licence id /simple/ Add to INSTALLED APPS in settings.py: Quick start Here is a pizza orderi...
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