can somebody please explain the use of the workflow model in /var?

[jayv25585659]

I looked at the contents of the XML and from what I can tell, this just define the workflow model that's used (behind the scenes) + allowing the author/user to input the payload path.

Is my understanding correct?

Thanks

[Tethich]

Hi.

I think this is saying all:

https://experienceleague.adobe.com/en/docs/experience-manager-65/content/implementing/developing/ext...

[Tethich]

More explanations here : https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://medium.com/%40manumathew28...

Is like you have workflow definition in /conf and instances of that worflow type in /var. 

[Preetpal_Bindra · Accepted solution]

@jayv25585659 

that is correct. Workflow model under var is the “runtime” version of the workflow. It has the user’s inputs, selections, etc.

We can see it from this perspective too: while edits are being made to the model in the /conf node, the “runtime” version under /var is intact until the point we sync both.

if you have additional questions feel free to ask. Thank you.