What does the “Delay Until” activity do in a workflow?

The “Delay Until” activity is specifically designed to pause the execution of a workflow until a predefined date and time is reached. This means that when you use this activity, the workflow will stop executing any further steps until the clock strikes the specified time, at which point execution will resume. This functionality is particularly useful in scenarios where certain actions need to be scheduled to occur at a specific moment, rather than simply waiting for a certain duration.

For instance, if a workflow needs to interact with an external system that only accepts requests at specific times, you can use the “Delay Until” activity to ensure the workflow waits patiently until the required time before proceeding with the interaction.

In contrast, other options focus on different types of delays. One option discusses delaying for a fixed amount of time rather than waiting for a particular date and time; this describes the general “Delay” activity instead. Another option suggests restarting the workflow, which does not accurately represent the purpose of the “Delay Until” activity, as it does not inherently lead to a restart of the workflow. Lastly, triggering an alarm for a scheduled task is not within the scope of what the “Delay Until” activity is intended to do, as it does not provide notification functionality.

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