Temporal Workflow Bootcamp

GITBOOK: https://vorrawut.github.io/temporal-starter/

Master production-ready distributed systems with Temporal workflows

🚀 Welcome to Your Journey

This comprehensive bootcamp takes you from zero to production-ready distributed workflows using Temporal, Kotlin, and Spring Boot. By the end of this course, you'll be building fault-tolerant, scalable workflow systems that can survive server crashes, network failures, and entire data center outages.

📚 What You'll Learn

Core Concepts

Temporal fundamentals and architecture patterns
Workflow and activity design principles
Error handling and reliability patterns
Advanced orchestration with signals, queries, and child workflows
Production deployment and operational best practices

Practical Skills

Building workflows with Kotlin and Spring Boot
Implementing retry logic and timeout handling
Testing strategies for distributed systems
Monitoring and observability for production systems
Containerization and deployment with Docker and Kubernetes

🎯 Course Structure

This bootcamp includes 17 comprehensive lessons, each building on the previous one:

Foundations (Lessons 1-4)

Introduction to Temporal concepts
Setting up your development environment
Creating your first workflows and activities

Core Patterns (Lessons 5-9)

Activity design and separation
Input/output handling
Retry mechanisms and error handling

Advanced Features (Lessons 10-13)

Interactive workflows with signals and queries
Child workflows and orchestration
Workflow versioning and evolution

Production Readiness (Lessons 14-17)

Timer-based workflows and scheduling
External service integration
Testing and production deployment
Infrastructure and monitoring

🛠 Prerequisites

Java/Kotlin knowledge: Familiarity with JVM-based development
Spring Boot basics: Understanding of dependency injection and web applications
Docker fundamentals: Basic containerization concepts
Distributed systems awareness: Understanding of microservices challenges

🏃‍♂️ Quick Start

Explore the Introduction: Start with Welcome to Temporal Workflows
Understand the Architecture: Review Temporal Architecture Overview
Follow the Lessons: Work through each lesson sequentially
Practice with Workshops: Complete hands-on exercises for each topic
Deploy to Production: Apply your knowledge with real deployment scenarios

Course Introduction - Start here for motivation and overview
Lesson Modules - 17 comprehensive lessons with concepts and workshops
Workshop Guides - Hands-on exercises and solutions
Visual Diagrams - Architecture and flow visualizations

🎓 Learning Path

Beginner Track (Lessons 1-6)

Perfect for developers new to Temporal or distributed workflows:

Core concepts and terminology
Basic workflow and activity patterns
Local development setup

Intermediate Track (Lessons 7-12)

For developers ready to build production workflows:

Advanced patterns and orchestration
Error handling and reliability
Interactive workflow features

Expert Track (Lessons 13-17)

For teams preparing for production deployment:

Workflow evolution and versioning
External service integration
Testing, monitoring, and deployment

🌟 What Makes This Course Special

Hands-on approach: Every concept is backed by practical exercises
Production focus: Learn patterns that work in real-world scenarios
Complete coverage: From basic concepts to production deployment
Modern stack: Kotlin, Spring Boot, and cloud-native deployment
Visual learning: Comprehensive diagrams and architectural overviews

🚀 Ready to Begin?

Start your journey with the Course Introduction and discover how Temporal can transform your approach to distributed systems.

Let's build resilient, scalable workflows together!

This bootcamp is designed for developers who want to master distributed workflow orchestration and build production-ready systems that can handle real-world complexity.

Introduction