An AEM application must process a high volume of content ingestion on the author server.

Using transient workflows is a key factor in optimizing the design for processing a high volume of content ingestion on the author server. Transient workflows do not persist their state to the repository, which significantly reduces the overhead on the JCR (Java Content Repository). This leads to improved performance and efficiency, especially under high-content ingestion scenarios.

Here’s why transient workflows are beneficial:

Reduced Repository Writes: Since transient workflows do not persist intermediate states, the number of writes to the repository is minimized. This reduces the I/O load and speeds up the processing.

Improved Performance: By avoiding the persistence of states, transient workflows execute faster, leading to quicker content processing and less latency.

Resource Efficiency: Transient workflows consume fewer resources compared to their non-transient counterparts, making them more efficient in handling large volumes of content.

Steps to create a transient workflow:

Define Workflow Model: Create a new workflow model or edit an existing one in AEM Workflow console.

Set Workflow to Transient: In the workflow model editor, set the workflow model to be transient by marking the relevant option in the workflow properties.

Implement Workflow Logic: Add the necessary steps and logic to the workflow model, keeping in mind that intermediate states will not be saved.

Deploy and Test: Deploy the workflow and test it under high-content ingestion scenarios to ensure optimal performance.

References:

Adobe Experience Manager Workflows

Best Practices for AEM Workflows