Database Reference
In-Depth Information
Synchronous BPEL
Asynchronous BPEL
Immediate response
Delayed or optional response
Returns the response with a Reply activity Returns the optional response with
Callback implemented with an Invoke
activity
Client always waits for a response
Client does not always wait for a re-
sponse
Client blocks the WebLogic thread until it
completes the operation and returns a re-
sponse
In most cases, client releases the
thread after sending the request
Processes are short-lived. Sends a re-
sponse to invoker immediately
Long-running process. Sends re-
sponses to invoker when the process
is complete
Default timeout is 60 seconds
No timeout
