Delay State
- id: a
type: delay
duration: PT10S
DelayStateDefinition
If the workflow needs to pause for a specific length of time, the delay state is usually the simplest way to do that.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
type |
Identifies which kind of StateDefinition is being used. In this case it must be set to delay. |
string | yes |
id |
An identifier unique within the workflow to this one state. | string | yes |
log |
If defined, the workflow will generate a log when it commences this state. See StateLogging. | Structured JQ | no |
metadata |
If defined, updates the instance's metadata. See InstanceMetadata. | Structured JQ | no |
transform |
If defined, modifies the instance's data upon completing the state logic. See StateTransforms. | Structured JQ | no |
transition |
Identifies which state to transition to next, referring to the next state's unique id. If undefined, this state terminates the workflow. |
string | no |
catch |
Defines behaviour for handling of catchable errors. | []ErrorCatchDefinition | no |
duration |
An ISO8601 duration string. | string | yes |