jBPM serves as a versatile toolkit designed for the creation of business applications aimed at streamlining the automation of business processes and decision-making.
While it has its roots in Business Process Management (BPM), jBPM has significantly progressed to allow users the flexibility to choose their preferred methods for business automation. This toolkit offers a range of features that facilitate the simplification and externalization of business logic into reusable components, such as processes, decision tables, and cases, among others.
jBPM can function as an independent service or be integrated within a customized service environment, without imposing restrictions on the frameworks utilized. Generally, jBPM is employed to develop business applications, which can be described as targeted solutions crafted using specific frameworks and functionalities to address distinct business challenges. To implement business logic effectively, it harnesses capabilities from various frameworks including business processes, planning constraints, business rules, as well as essential services like persistence, messaging, and transaction management, making it a comprehensive solution for business automation needs.
