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Durable Task Java

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azure-samples·vlatest·backend·MIT

Executes long-running Java tasks reliably within Azure Durable Functions, handling retries and state management.

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    $ npx skills add azure-samples/durable-task-scheduler --skill durable-task-java -a claude-code

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azure-samples

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      curl -sL https://aka.ms/InstallAzureCLIDeb | sudo bash  # Linux

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    • .github/skills/durable-task-java/references/setup.md:82remote script piped into a shell
      curl -sL https://aka.ms/InstallAzureCLIDeb | sudo bash  # Linux

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c05f6ae464
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.github/skills/durable-task-java/SKILL.md
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About this skill

What it does

This skill enables the creation and orchestration of durable functions within a Java environment. It allows you to define workflows composed of multiple activities, ensuring reliable execution even in the face of failures or external dependencies. The skill handles state management, retries, and error handling for complex backend processes.

When to use it

  • Automating long-running business processes: Schedule tasks like order processing, data migration, or report generation that require multiple steps and potential retries.
  • Orchestrating microservices: Coordinate interactions between different Java microservices in a reliable and manageable way.
  • Building complex AI workflows: Chain together AI models (e.g., for image recognition followed by text summarization) with robust error handling.
  • Implementing event-driven architectures: Respond to events by triggering sequences of actions, ensuring consistency across your system.

Key capabilities

  • Durable Functions orchestration in Java
  • State management within workflows
  • Retry policies for activity execution
  • Error handling and fault tolerance
  • Workflow chaining and composition

Example prompts

  • "Create a durable function to process customer orders, including inventory checks and payment processing."
  • "Orchestrate the steps needed to migrate data from one database to another using Java Durable Tasks."
  • "Build a workflow that analyzes images and generates summaries of their content."

Tips & gotchas

  • Requires familiarity with Java programming and Azure Functions.
  • Consider the potential for long-running tasks and design your workflows accordingly, paying attention to timeouts and resource consumption.