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# Building Your First Workflow

The workflow is at the root of any application that you create in PlatformNx. In this exercise, you'll create your first workflow and learn how to publish, test, and deploy it.

Use the links below to get started.

* [Before You Start](/building-your-first-workflow/before-you-start.md)
* [Create Your First Workflow](/building-your-first-workflow/create-your-first-workflow.md)
* [Configure Your Workflow](/building-your-first-workflow/configure-your-workflow.md)
* [Publish, Deploy, and Test the Workflow](/building-your-first-workflow/publish-deploy-and-test-the-workflow.md)


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