Question 1

How to create a webhook trigger in Cronflow?

Accepted Answer

Use the .onWebhook() method in your workflow definition, specifying the path, HTTP method, and optional Zod schema for validation. For example, workflow.onWebhook('/api/webhook', { method: 'POST', schema: z.object({ orderId: z.string() }) }).

Question 2

Cronflow vs Temporal for workflow automation?

Accepted Answer

Cronflow is best for TypeScript developers needing high performance with a code-first approach and Bun runtime, while Temporal offers more robust features like durable execution, a larger ecosystem, and support for multiple languages but with greater complexity.

Question 3

Does Cronflow support scheduled cron jobs?

Accepted Answer

No, Cronflow primarily supports event-driven triggers like webhooks and custom events. For scheduled tasks, you would need to use external cron services or implement timers manually within your application.

Question 4

How to handle errors in Cronflow workflows?

Accepted Answer

Error handling is done at the step level using try-catch blocks in your code. The context object provides metadata for debugging, but the README doesn't detail built-in error recovery or retry mechanisms, so you must implement them manually.

Question 5

What frameworks does Cronflow integrate with?

Accepted Answer

Cronflow integrates with Express and Fastify out of the box via the app and appInstance options, and supports any Node.js framework through a custom registerRoute function for flexible HTTP endpoint registration.

Question 6

Is Cronflow suitable for microservices?

Accepted Answer

Yes, its event-driven architecture, lightweight footprint, and support for custom events make it suitable for microservices, but inter-service communication may require additional setup for event emission and listening across services.

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