Beyond the Basics: Exploring Advanced Features of the .do SDK

You've seen the headlines, perhaps even experimented with the basics of .do: "Developer Services Unleashed," "Build, Automate, and Deliver Business Services as Code." You understand the core concept of transforming complex business processes into simple, executable code workflows using our AI-powered Agentic Workflow Platform. But what happens when you want to go beyond the simple "Hello, World" of business automation?

The .do SDK is the key to unlocking the full potential of developer services. It's not just about defining a basic workflow; it's about building sophisticated, intelligent, and robust business services as code.

Empowering Your Business with the .do SDK

At its heart, the .do platform allows you to treat business as code and services as software. This paradigm shift enables unprecedented levels of automation, integration, and efficiency. The .do SDK is the toolkit that makes this transformation possible for developers.

Let's revisit the foundational concept with a familiar example, showcasing the simplicity of defining a basic workflow with the SDK:

import { Workflow } from "@dotdo/sdk";

const myWorkflow = new Workflow("generateInvoice");

myWorkflow.setInput({
  customer: {
    name: "Acme Corp",
    email: "info@acmecorp.com"
  },
  items: [
    { name: "Product A", quantity: 2, price: 100 },
    { name: "Product B", quantity: 1, price: 50 }
  ]
});

const result = await myWorkflow.run();

console.log(result);

This snippet demonstrates how easily you can define a workflow, provide inputs, and execute it using the SDK. This is the starting point for building valuable business services like invoice generation.

Diving Deeper: Advanced SDK Features

While the basic workflow definition is powerful, the .do SDK offers a wealth of advanced features that truly elevate your ability to create sophisticated agentic workflow solutions and powerful automation.

1. Orchestrating Complex Logic with Agents

The power of the .do platform lies in its AI platform and the concept of agents. The SDK provides granular control over how these agents interact within your workflows. This allows you to:

• Define Custom Agents: For specific business logic that requires specialized AI capabilities or external integrations.
• Control Agent Routing: Direct tasks to specific agents based on inputs or internal state within the workflow.
• Manage Agent Dialogue: Facilitate complex interactions between agents to achieve a collective goal.

2. Input and Output Transformation

Real-world business data isn't always in a clean, standardized format. The .do SDK offers powerful features for transforming inputs and outputs:

• Data Mapping and Validation: Ensure data conforms to expected structures and types before processing.
• Output Formatting: Present the results of your workflow in various formats suitable for different downstream systems or user interfaces.

3. Handling Errors and Retries

Building robust business process automation requires graceful error handling. The SDK provides mechanisms for:

• Defining Error Handling Strategies: Specify how your workflow should react to different types of errors.
• Implementing Retry Logic: Configure automatic retries for transient errors, ensuring your business services remain operational.

4. Integrating with External Systems

Your business services rarely operate in isolation. The .do SDK makes it easy to integrate with existing systems through API development and other connectors:

• Calling External APIs: Seamlessly interact with third-party services or internal systems.
• Building Custom Connectors: Extend the platform's capabilities by creating connectors to proprietary systems.

5. Versioning and Deployment

As your business services evolve, managing different versions becomes crucial. The SDK supports:

• Workflow Versioning: Maintain multiple versions of your workflows, allowing for phased rollouts and easy rollbacks.
• Simplified Deployment: Deploy your workflows and agents with ease, ensuring your business services are readily available.

Frequently Asked Questions about .do and the SDK

Let's address some common questions that arise when exploring the .do platform:

• What is .do? .do is an AI-powered Agentic Workflow Platform designed to transform complex business processes into executable code workflows, making them simple APIs and SDKs.

• How can I build business services with .do? Our platform allows you to define, automate, and expose business services as code, enabling seamless integration and delivery of value through simple APIs.

• What tools does .do offer for developers? .do provides a comprehensive SDK and intuitive tools to define workflows, manage agents, and handle inputs and outputs for your business services.

• What kinds of business services can I create? You can transform any business process or service into code, such as generating invoices, managing customer onboarding, processing orders, and much more.

• How does AI fit into the platform? .do leverages AI agents to perform tasks and make decisions within your workflows, enabling more dynamic and intelligent automation.

Unleash Your Development Potential

The .do SDK is more than just a tool; it's a gateway to a new way of building and delivering business value. By embracing the power of developer services and utilizing the advanced features of the SDK, you can create workflow automation solutions that are intelligent, adaptable, and truly transformative for your business.

Ready to go beyond the basics? Explore the .do documentation and start building your next-level business service today. The future of business as code is here, and the .do SDK is your guide.