[19th Dify Lecture] How to Create a Chatflow / Differences from Workflow

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What is a chatflow? How is it different from a workflow?

When using Dify, you will encounter the two terms "chatflow" and "workflow," but how should you distinguish between them? Correctly understanding the roles and characteristics of each is the first step to efficiently utilizing Dify.

Are you confusing chatflows and workflows?

Many users are initially confused by the difference between "chatflows" and "workflows." Although the names are similar, their purposes and usage methods are significantly different. If you misunderstand this, your AI app development or automation might not function correctly.

The basics of chatflows and their differences from workflows

✅ What is a chatflow?

It is a conversational design feature for exchanging information through natural conversation between users and AI.

• A structure that advances questions and answers in stages based on user input

• Provides a more human-like conversational experience

• Allows for setting customizable prompts

• Enables flexible responses by leveraging the power of LLMs

✅ What is a workflow?

It is a business flow design tool that manages the automated processing and branching of tasks.

• Executes multiple processing steps (data acquisition, API integration, etc.) in order

• Strong in conditional branching, repetition, and external integration

• Focuses more on "behind-the-scenes operations" than on conversation with users

Please check it out in this 3-minute video.

Summary: The key is to use them according to your purpose!

Chatflows and workflows each have different purposes and strengths.

🔹 Features of Chatflow

• Main Use Case: Used to build a natural conversational experience with users

• UI Features: Proceeds in a chat format, emphasizing the flow of conversation

🔹 Features of Workflow

• Main Use Case: Used for automating business processes and tasks

• UI Features: The user is not particularly aware of the UI (such as input screens)

To effectively utilize AI in Dify, it is important to use Chatflow and Workflow selectively according to your purpose.

◆ 10-Part [Dify Course] Chatbot Basics

◆ 10-Part [Dify Course] Workflow Basics

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