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dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Agents/CustomAgentExecutors/CustomAgentExecutors.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.AI.OpenAI" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.Identity" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.AI.OpenAI" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Agents/CustomAgentExecutors/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using System.Text.Json;
+using System.Text.Json.Serialization;
+using Azure.AI.OpenAI;
+using Azure.Identity;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.AI;
+
+namespace WorkflowCustomAgentExecutorsSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This sample demonstrates how to create custom executors for AI agents.
+/// This is useful when you want more control over the agent's behaviors in a workflow.
+///
+/// In this example, we create two custom executors:
+/// 1. SloganWriterExecutor: An AI agent that generates slogans based on a given task.
+/// 2. FeedbackExecutor: An AI agent that provides feedback on the generated slogans.
+/// (These two executors manage the agent instances and their conversation threads.)
+///
+/// The workflow alternates between these two executors until the slogan meets a certain
+/// quality threshold or a maximum number of attempts is reached.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// Pre-requisites:
+/// - Foundational samples should be completed first.
+/// - An Azure OpenAI chat completion deployment that supports structured outputs must be configured.
+/// </remarks>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        // Set up the Azure OpenAI client
+        var endpoint = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT") ?? throw new InvalidOperationException("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT is not set.");
+        var deploymentName = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_DEPLOYMENT_NAME") ?? "gpt-4o-mini";
+        var chatClient = new AzureOpenAIClient(new Uri(endpoint), new AzureCliCredential()).GetChatClient(deploymentName).AsIChatClient();
+
+        // Create the executors
+        var sloganWriter = new SloganWriterExecutor("SloganWriter", chatClient);
+        var feedbackProvider = new FeedbackExecutor("FeedbackProvider", chatClient);
+
+        // Build the workflow by adding executors and connecting them
+        var workflow = new WorkflowBuilder(sloganWriter)
+            .AddEdge(sloganWriter, feedbackProvider)
+            .AddEdge(feedbackProvider, sloganWriter)
+            .WithOutputFrom(feedbackProvider)
+            .Build();
+
+        // Execute the workflow
+        await using StreamingRun run = await InProcessExecution.StreamAsync(workflow, input: "Create a slogan for a new electric SUV that is affordable and fun to drive.");
+        await foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in run.WatchStreamAsync())
+        {
+            if (evt is SloganGeneratedEvent or FeedbackEvent)
+            {
+                // Custom events to allow us to monitor the progress of the workflow.
+                Console.WriteLine($"{evt}");
+            }
+
+            if (evt is WorkflowOutputEvent outputEvent)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"{outputEvent}");
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// A class representing the output of the slogan writer agent.
+/// </summary>
+public sealed class SloganResult
+{
+    [JsonPropertyName("task")]
+    public required string Task { get; set; }
+
+    [JsonPropertyName("slogan")]
+    public required string Slogan { get; set; }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// A class representing the output of the feedback agent.
+/// </summary>
+public sealed class FeedbackResult
+{
+    [JsonPropertyName("comments")]
+    public string Comments { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+
+    [JsonPropertyName("rating")]
+    public int Rating { get; set; }
+
+    [JsonPropertyName("actions")]
+    public string Actions { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// A custom event to indicate that a slogan has been generated.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class SloganGeneratedEvent(SloganResult sloganResult) : WorkflowEvent(sloganResult)
+{
+    public override string ToString() => $"Slogan: {sloganResult.Slogan}";
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// A custom executor that uses an AI agent to generate slogans based on a given task.
+/// Note that this executor has two message handlers:
+/// 1. HandleAsync(string message): Handles the initial task to create a slogan.
+/// 2. HandleAsync(Feedback message): Handles feedback to improve the slogan.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class SloganWriterExecutor : Executor
+{
+    private readonly AIAgent _agent;
+    private AgentThread? _thread;
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="SloganWriterExecutor"/> class.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="id">A unique identifier for the executor.</param>
+    /// <param name="chatClient">The chat client to use for the AI agent.</param>
+    public SloganWriterExecutor(string id, IChatClient chatClient) : base(id)
+    {
+        ChatClientAgentOptions agentOptions = new()
+        {
+            ChatOptions = new()
+            {
+                Instructions = "You are a professional slogan writer. You will be given a task to create a slogan.",
+                ResponseFormat = ChatResponseFormat.ForJsonSchema<SloganResult>()
+            }
+        };
+
+        this._agent = new ChatClientAgent(chatClient, agentOptions);
+    }
+
+    protected override RouteBuilder ConfigureRoutes(RouteBuilder routeBuilder) =>
+        routeBuilder.AddHandler<string, SloganResult>(this.HandleAsync)
+                    .AddHandler<FeedbackResult, SloganResult>(this.HandleAsync);
+
+    public async ValueTask<SloganResult> HandleAsync(string message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        this._thread ??= await this._agent.GetNewThreadAsync(cancellationToken);
+
+        var result = await this._agent.RunAsync(message, this._thread, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+
+        var sloganResult = JsonSerializer.Deserialize<SloganResult>(result.Text) ?? throw new InvalidOperationException("Failed to deserialize slogan result.");
+
+        await context.AddEventAsync(new SloganGeneratedEvent(sloganResult), cancellationToken);
+        return sloganResult;
+    }
+
+    public async ValueTask<SloganResult> HandleAsync(FeedbackResult message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        var feedbackMessage = $"""
+            Here is the feedback on your previous slogan:
+            Comments: {message.Comments}
+            Rating: {message.Rating}
+            Suggested Actions: {message.Actions}
+
+            Please use this feedback to improve your slogan.
+            """;
+
+        var result = await this._agent.RunAsync(feedbackMessage, this._thread, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        var sloganResult = JsonSerializer.Deserialize<SloganResult>(result.Text) ?? throw new InvalidOperationException("Failed to deserialize slogan result.");
+
+        await context.AddEventAsync(new SloganGeneratedEvent(sloganResult), cancellationToken);
+        return sloganResult;
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// A custom event to indicate that feedback has been provided.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class FeedbackEvent(FeedbackResult feedbackResult) : WorkflowEvent(feedbackResult)
+{
+    private readonly JsonSerializerOptions _options = new() { WriteIndented = true };
+    public override string ToString() => $"Feedback:\n{JsonSerializer.Serialize(feedbackResult, this._options)}";
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// A custom executor that uses an AI agent to provide feedback on a slogan.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class FeedbackExecutor : Executor<SloganResult>
+{
+    private readonly AIAgent _agent;
+    private AgentThread? _thread;
+
+    public int MinimumRating { get; init; } = 8;
+
+    public int MaxAttempts { get; init; } = 3;
+
+    private int _attempts;
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="FeedbackExecutor"/> class.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="id">A unique identifier for the executor.</param>
+    /// <param name="chatClient">The chat client to use for the AI agent.</param>
+    public FeedbackExecutor(string id, IChatClient chatClient) : base(id)
+    {
+        ChatClientAgentOptions agentOptions = new()
+        {
+            ChatOptions = new()
+            {
+                Instructions = "You are a professional editor. You will be given a slogan and the task it is meant to accomplish.",
+                ResponseFormat = ChatResponseFormat.ForJsonSchema<FeedbackResult>()
+            }
+        };
+
+        this._agent = new ChatClientAgent(chatClient, agentOptions);
+    }
+
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(SloganResult message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        this._thread ??= await this._agent.GetNewThreadAsync(cancellationToken);
+
+        var sloganMessage = $"""
+            Here is a slogan for the task '{message.Task}':
+            Slogan: {message.Slogan}
+            Please provide feedback on this slogan, including comments, a rating from 1 to 10, and suggested actions for improvement.
+            """;
+
+        var response = await this._agent.RunAsync(sloganMessage, this._thread, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        var feedback = JsonSerializer.Deserialize<FeedbackResult>(response.Text) ?? throw new InvalidOperationException("Failed to deserialize feedback.");
+
+        await context.AddEventAsync(new FeedbackEvent(feedback), cancellationToken);
+
+        if (feedback.Rating >= this.MinimumRating)
+        {
+            await context.YieldOutputAsync($"The following slogan was accepted:\n\n{message.Slogan}", cancellationToken);
+            return;
+        }
+
+        if (this._attempts >= this.MaxAttempts)
+        {
+            await context.YieldOutputAsync($"The slogan was rejected after {this.MaxAttempts} attempts. Final slogan:\n\n{message.Slogan}", cancellationToken);
+            return;
+        }
+
+        await context.SendMessageAsync(feedback, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        this._attempts++;
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Agents/FoundryAgent/FoundryAgent.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.AI.Agents.Persistent" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.Identity" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.AzureAI.Persistent\Microsoft.Agents.AI.AzureAI.Persistent.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Agents/FoundryAgent/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Azure.AI.Agents.Persistent;
+using Azure.Identity;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.AI;
+
+namespace WorkflowFoundryAgentSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This sample shows how to use Azure Foundry Agents within a workflow.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// Pre-requisites:
+/// - Foundational samples should be completed first.
+/// - An Azure Foundry project endpoint and model id.
+/// </remarks>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        // Set up the Azure OpenAI client
+        var endpoint = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_FOUNDRY_PROJECT_ENDPOINT")
+            ?? throw new InvalidOperationException("AZURE_FOUNDRY_PROJECT_ENDPOINT is not set.");
+        var deploymentName = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_FOUNDRY_PROJECT_DEPLOYMENT_NAME") ?? "gpt-4o-mini";
+        var persistentAgentsClient = new PersistentAgentsClient(endpoint, new AzureCliCredential());
+
+        // Create agents
+        AIAgent frenchAgent = await GetTranslationAgentAsync("French", persistentAgentsClient, deploymentName);
+        AIAgent spanishAgent = await GetTranslationAgentAsync("Spanish", persistentAgentsClient, deploymentName);
+        AIAgent englishAgent = await GetTranslationAgentAsync("English", persistentAgentsClient, deploymentName);
+
+        // Build the workflow by adding executors and connecting them
+        var workflow = new WorkflowBuilder(frenchAgent)
+            .AddEdge(frenchAgent, spanishAgent)
+            .AddEdge(spanishAgent, englishAgent)
+            .Build();
+
+        // Execute the workflow
+        await using StreamingRun run = await InProcessExecution.StreamAsync(workflow, new ChatMessage(ChatRole.User, "Hello World!"));
+        // Must send the turn token to trigger the agents.
+        // The agents are wrapped as executors. When they receive messages,
+        // they will cache the messages and only start processing when they receive a TurnToken.
+        await run.TrySendMessageAsync(new TurnToken(emitEvents: true));
+        await foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in run.WatchStreamAsync())
+        {
+            if (evt is AgentResponseUpdateEvent executorComplete)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"{executorComplete.ExecutorId}: {executorComplete.Data}");
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Cleanup the agents created for the sample.
+        await persistentAgentsClient.Administration.DeleteAgentAsync(frenchAgent.Id);
+        await persistentAgentsClient.Administration.DeleteAgentAsync(spanishAgent.Id);
+        await persistentAgentsClient.Administration.DeleteAgentAsync(englishAgent.Id);
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates a translation agent for the specified target language.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="targetLanguage">The target language for translation</param>
+    /// <param name="persistentAgentsClient">The PersistentAgentsClient to create the agent</param>
+    /// <param name="model">The model to use for the agent</param>
+    /// <returns>A ChatClientAgent configured for the specified language</returns>
+    private static async Task<ChatClientAgent> GetTranslationAgentAsync(
+        string targetLanguage,
+        PersistentAgentsClient persistentAgentsClient,
+        string model)
+    {
+        var agentMetadata = await persistentAgentsClient.Administration.CreateAgentAsync(
+            model: model,
+            name: $"{targetLanguage} Translator",
+            instructions: $"You are a translation assistant that translates the provided text to {targetLanguage}.");
+
+        return await persistentAgentsClient.GetAIAgentAsync(agentMetadata.Value.Id);
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Agents/WorkflowAsAnAgent/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Azure.AI.OpenAI;
+using Azure.Identity;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.AI;
+
+namespace WorkflowAsAnAgentSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This sample introduces the concepts workflows as agents, where a workflow can be
+/// treated as an <see cref="AIAgent"/>. This allows you to interact with a workflow
+/// as if it were a single agent.
+///
+/// In this example, we create a workflow that uses two language agents to process
+/// input concurrently, one that responds in French and another that responds in English.
+///
+/// You will interact with the workflow in an interactive loop, sending messages and receiving
+/// streaming responses from the workflow as if it were an agent who responds in both languages.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// Pre-requisites:
+/// - Foundational samples should be completed first.
+/// - This sample uses concurrent processing.
+/// - An Azure OpenAI endpoint and deployment name.
+/// </remarks>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        // Set up the Azure OpenAI client
+        var endpoint = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT") ?? throw new InvalidOperationException("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT is not set.");
+        var deploymentName = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_DEPLOYMENT_NAME") ?? "gpt-4o-mini";
+        var chatClient = new AzureOpenAIClient(new Uri(endpoint), new AzureCliCredential()).GetChatClient(deploymentName).AsIChatClient();
+
+        // Create the workflow and turn it into an agent
+        var workflow = WorkflowFactory.BuildWorkflow(chatClient);
+        var agent = workflow.AsAgent("workflow-agent", "Workflow Agent");
+        var thread = await agent.GetNewThreadAsync();
+
+        // Start an interactive loop to interact with the workflow as if it were an agent
+        while (true)
+        {
+            Console.WriteLine();
+            Console.Write("User (or 'exit' to quit): ");
+            string? input = Console.ReadLine();
+            if (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(input) || input.Equals("exit", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
+            {
+                break;
+            }
+
+            await ProcessInputAsync(agent, thread, input);
+        }
+
+        // Helper method to process user input and display streaming responses. To display
+        // multiple interleaved responses correctly, we buffer updates by message ID and
+        // re-render all messages on each update.
+        static async Task ProcessInputAsync(AIAgent agent, AgentThread thread, string input)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, List<AgentResponseUpdate>> buffer = [];
+            await foreach (AgentResponseUpdate update in agent.RunStreamingAsync(input, thread))
+            {
+                if (update.MessageId is null || string.IsNullOrEmpty(update.Text))
+                {
+                    // skip updates that don't have a message ID or text
+                    continue;
+                }
+                Console.Clear();
+
+                if (!buffer.TryGetValue(update.MessageId, out List<AgentResponseUpdate>? value))
+                {
+                    value = [];
+                    buffer[update.MessageId] = value;
+                }
+                value.Add(update);
+
+                foreach (var (messageId, segments) in buffer)
+                {
+                    string combinedText = string.Concat(segments);
+                    Console.WriteLine($"{segments[0].AuthorName}: {combinedText}");
+                    Console.WriteLine();
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Agents/WorkflowAsAnAgent/WorkflowAsAnAgent.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.AI.OpenAI" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.Identity" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.AI.OpenAI" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Agents/WorkflowAsAnAgent/WorkflowFactory.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.AI;
+
+namespace WorkflowAsAnAgentSample;
+
+internal static class WorkflowFactory
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates a workflow that uses two language agents to process input concurrently.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="chatClient">The chat client to use for the agents</param>
+    /// <returns>A workflow that processes input using two language agents</returns>
+    internal static Workflow BuildWorkflow(IChatClient chatClient)
+    {
+        // Create executors
+        var startExecutor = new ChatForwardingExecutor("Start");
+        var aggregationExecutor = new ConcurrentAggregationExecutor();
+        AIAgent frenchAgent = GetLanguageAgent("French", chatClient);
+        AIAgent englishAgent = GetLanguageAgent("English", chatClient);
+
+        // Build the workflow by adding executors and connecting them
+        return new WorkflowBuilder(startExecutor)
+            .AddFanOutEdge(startExecutor, [frenchAgent, englishAgent])
+            .AddFanInEdge([frenchAgent, englishAgent], aggregationExecutor)
+            .WithOutputFrom(aggregationExecutor)
+            .Build();
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates a language agent for the specified target language.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="targetLanguage">The target language for translation</param>
+    /// <param name="chatClient">The chat client to use for the agent</param>
+    /// <returns>A ChatClientAgent configured for the specified language</returns>
+    private static ChatClientAgent GetLanguageAgent(string targetLanguage, IChatClient chatClient) =>
+        new(chatClient, instructions: $"You're a helpful assistant who always responds in {targetLanguage}.", name: $"{targetLanguage}Agent");
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Executor that aggregates the results from the concurrent agents.
+    /// </summary>
+    private sealed class ConcurrentAggregationExecutor() :
+        Executor<List<ChatMessage>>("ConcurrentAggregationExecutor"), IResettableExecutor
+    {
+        private readonly List<ChatMessage> _messages = [];
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Handles incoming messages from the agents and aggregates their responses.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="message">The messages from the agent</param>
+        /// <param name="context">Workflow context for accessing workflow services and adding events</param>
+        /// <param name="cancellationToken">The <see cref="CancellationToken"/> to monitor for cancellation requests.
+        /// The default is <see cref="CancellationToken.None"/>.</param>
+        public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(List<ChatMessage> message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+        {
+            this._messages.AddRange(message);
+
+            if (this._messages.Count == 2)
+            {
+                var formattedMessages = string.Join(Environment.NewLine, this._messages.Select(m => $"{m.Text}"));
+                await context.YieldOutputAsync(formattedMessages, cancellationToken);
+            }
+        }
+
+        /// <inheritdoc/>
+        public ValueTask ResetAsync()
+        {
+            this._messages.Clear();
+            return default;
+        }
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Checkpoint/CheckpointAndRehydrate/CheckpointAndRehydrate.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Checkpoint/CheckpointAndRehydrate/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+
+namespace WorkflowCheckpointAndRehydrateSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This sample introduces the concepts of check points and shows how to save and restore
+/// the state of a workflow using checkpoints.
+/// This sample demonstrates checkpoints, which allow you to save and restore a workflow's state.
+/// Key concepts:
+/// - Super Steps: A workflow executes in stages called "super steps". Each super step runs
+///   one or more executors and completes when all those executors finish their work.
+/// - Checkpoints: The system automatically saves the workflow's state at the end of each
+///   super step. You can use these checkpoints to resume the workflow from any saved point.
+/// - Rehydration: You can rehydrate a new workflow instance from a saved checkpoint, allowing
+///   you to continue execution from that point.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// Pre-requisites:
+/// - Foundational samples should be completed first.
+/// </remarks>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        // Create the workflow
+        var workflow = WorkflowFactory.BuildWorkflow();
+
+        // Create checkpoint manager
+        var checkpointManager = CheckpointManager.Default;
+        var checkpoints = new List<CheckpointInfo>();
+
+        // Execute the workflow and save checkpoints
+        await using Checkpointed<StreamingRun> checkpointedRun = await InProcessExecution
+            .StreamAsync(workflow, NumberSignal.Init, checkpointManager);
+
+        await foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in checkpointedRun.Run.WatchStreamAsync())
+        {
+            if (evt is ExecutorCompletedEvent executorCompletedEvt)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"* Executor {executorCompletedEvt.ExecutorId} completed.");
+            }
+
+            if (evt is SuperStepCompletedEvent superStepCompletedEvt)
+            {
+                // Checkpoints are automatically created at the end of each super step when a
+                // checkpoint manager is provided. You can store the checkpoint info for later use.
+                CheckpointInfo? checkpoint = superStepCompletedEvt.CompletionInfo!.Checkpoint;
+                if (checkpoint is not null)
+                {
+                    checkpoints.Add(checkpoint);
+                    Console.WriteLine($"** Checkpoint created at step {checkpoints.Count}.");
+                }
+            }
+
+            if (evt is WorkflowOutputEvent outputEvent)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"Workflow completed with result: {outputEvent.Data}");
+            }
+        }
+
+        if (checkpoints.Count == 0)
+        {
+            throw new InvalidOperationException("No checkpoints were created during the workflow execution.");
+        }
+        Console.WriteLine($"Number of checkpoints created: {checkpoints.Count}");
+
+        // Rehydrate a new workflow instance from a saved checkpoint and continue execution
+        var newWorkflow = WorkflowFactory.BuildWorkflow();
+        const int CheckpointIndex = 5;
+        Console.WriteLine($"\n\nHydrating a new workflow instance from the {CheckpointIndex + 1}th checkpoint.");
+        CheckpointInfo savedCheckpoint = checkpoints[CheckpointIndex];
+
+        await using Checkpointed<StreamingRun> newCheckpointedRun =
+            await InProcessExecution.ResumeStreamAsync(newWorkflow, savedCheckpoint, checkpointManager);
+
+        await foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in newCheckpointedRun.Run.WatchStreamAsync())
+        {
+            if (evt is ExecutorCompletedEvent executorCompletedEvt)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"* Executor {executorCompletedEvt.ExecutorId} completed.");
+            }
+
+            if (evt is WorkflowOutputEvent workflowOutputEvt)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"Workflow completed with result: {workflowOutputEvt.Data}");
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Checkpoint/CheckpointAndRehydrate/WorkflowFactory.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+
+namespace WorkflowCheckpointAndRehydrateSample;
+
+internal static class WorkflowFactory
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Get a workflow that plays a number guessing game with checkpointing support.
+    /// The workflow consists of two executors that are connected in a feedback loop:
+    /// 1. GuessNumberExecutor: Makes a guess based on the current known bounds.
+    /// 2. JudgeExecutor: Evaluates the guess and provides feedback.
+    /// The workflow continues until the correct number is guessed.
+    /// </summary>
+    internal static Workflow BuildWorkflow()
+    {
+        // Create the executors
+        GuessNumberExecutor guessNumberExecutor = new(1, 100);
+        JudgeExecutor judgeExecutor = new(42);
+
+        // Build the workflow by connecting executors in a loop
+        return new WorkflowBuilder(guessNumberExecutor)
+            .AddEdge(guessNumberExecutor, judgeExecutor)
+            .AddEdge(judgeExecutor, guessNumberExecutor)
+            .WithOutputFrom(judgeExecutor)
+            .Build();
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Signals used for communication between GuessNumberExecutor and JudgeExecutor.
+/// </summary>
+internal enum NumberSignal
+{
+    Init,
+    Above,
+    Below,
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that makes a guess based on the current bounds.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class GuessNumberExecutor() : Executor<NumberSignal>("Guess")
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// The lower bound of the guessing range.
+    /// </summary>
+    public int LowerBound { get; private set; }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// The upper bound of the guessing range.
+    /// </summary>
+    public int UpperBound { get; private set; }
+
+    private const string StateKey = "GuessNumberExecutorState";
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="GuessNumberExecutor"/> class.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="lowerBound">The initial lower bound of the guessing range.</param>
+    /// <param name="upperBound">The initial upper bound of the guessing range.</param>
+    public GuessNumberExecutor(int lowerBound, int upperBound) : this()
+    {
+        this.LowerBound = lowerBound;
+        this.UpperBound = upperBound;
+    }
+
+    private int NextGuess => (this.LowerBound + this.UpperBound) / 2;
+
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(NumberSignal message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        switch (message)
+        {
+            case NumberSignal.Init:
+                await context.SendMessageAsync(this.NextGuess, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+                break;
+            case NumberSignal.Above:
+                this.UpperBound = this.NextGuess - 1;
+                await context.SendMessageAsync(this.NextGuess, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+                break;
+            case NumberSignal.Below:
+                this.LowerBound = this.NextGuess + 1;
+                await context.SendMessageAsync(this.NextGuess, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+                break;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Checkpoint the current state of the executor.
+    /// This must be overridden to save any state that is needed to resume the executor.
+    /// </summary>
+    protected override ValueTask OnCheckpointingAsync(IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default) =>
+        context.QueueStateUpdateAsync(StateKey, (this.LowerBound, this.UpperBound), cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Restore the state of the executor from a checkpoint.
+    /// This must be overridden to restore any state that was saved during checkpointing.
+    /// </summary>
+    protected override async ValueTask OnCheckpointRestoredAsync(IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default) =>
+        (this.LowerBound, this.UpperBound) = await context.ReadStateAsync<(int, int)>(StateKey, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that judges the guess and provides feedback.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class JudgeExecutor() : Executor<int>("Judge")
+{
+    private readonly int _targetNumber;
+    private int _tries;
+    private const string StateKey = "JudgeExecutorState";
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="JudgeExecutor"/> class.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="targetNumber">The number to be guessed.</param>
+    public JudgeExecutor(int targetNumber) : this()
+    {
+        this._targetNumber = targetNumber;
+    }
+
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(int message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        this._tries++;
+        if (message == this._targetNumber)
+        {
+            await context.YieldOutputAsync($"{this._targetNumber} found in {this._tries} tries!", cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        }
+        else if (message < this._targetNumber)
+        {
+            await context.SendMessageAsync(NumberSignal.Below, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            await context.SendMessageAsync(NumberSignal.Above, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Checkpoint the current state of the executor.
+    /// This must be overridden to save any state that is needed to resume the executor.
+    /// </summary>
+    protected override ValueTask OnCheckpointingAsync(IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default) =>
+        context.QueueStateUpdateAsync(StateKey, this._tries, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Restore the state of the executor from a checkpoint.
+    /// This must be overridden to restore any state that was saved during checkpointing.
+    /// </summary>
+    protected override async ValueTask OnCheckpointRestoredAsync(IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default) =>
+        this._tries = await context.ReadStateAsync<int>(StateKey, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Checkpoint/CheckpointAndResume/CheckpointAndResume.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Checkpoint/CheckpointAndResume/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+
+namespace WorkflowCheckpointAndResumeSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This sample introduces the concepts of check points and shows how to save and restore
+/// the state of a workflow using checkpoints.
+/// This sample demonstrates checkpoints, which allow you to save and restore a workflow's state.
+/// Key concepts:
+/// - Super Steps: A workflow executes in stages called "super steps". Each super step runs
+///   one or more executors and completes when all those executors finish their work.
+/// - Checkpoints: The system automatically saves the workflow's state at the end of each
+///   super step. You can use these checkpoints to resume the workflow from any saved point.
+/// - Resume: If needed, you can restore a checkpoint and continue execution from that state.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// Pre-requisites:
+/// - Foundational samples should be completed first.
+/// </remarks>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        // Create the workflow
+        var workflow = WorkflowFactory.BuildWorkflow();
+
+        // Create checkpoint manager
+        var checkpointManager = CheckpointManager.Default;
+        var checkpoints = new List<CheckpointInfo>();
+
+        // Execute the workflow and save checkpoints
+        await using Checkpointed<StreamingRun> checkpointedRun = await InProcessExecution
+            .StreamAsync(workflow, NumberSignal.Init, checkpointManager)
+            ;
+        await foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in checkpointedRun.Run.WatchStreamAsync())
+        {
+            if (evt is ExecutorCompletedEvent executorCompletedEvt)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"* Executor {executorCompletedEvt.ExecutorId} completed.");
+            }
+
+            if (evt is SuperStepCompletedEvent superStepCompletedEvt)
+            {
+                // Checkpoints are automatically created at the end of each super step when a
+                // checkpoint manager is provided. You can store the checkpoint info for later use.
+                CheckpointInfo? checkpoint = superStepCompletedEvt.CompletionInfo!.Checkpoint;
+                if (checkpoint is not null)
+                {
+                    checkpoints.Add(checkpoint);
+                    Console.WriteLine($"** Checkpoint created at step {checkpoints.Count}.");
+                }
+            }
+
+            if (evt is WorkflowOutputEvent workflowOutputEvt)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"Workflow completed with result: {workflowOutputEvt.Data}");
+            }
+        }
+
+        if (checkpoints.Count == 0)
+        {
+            throw new InvalidOperationException("No checkpoints were created during the workflow execution.");
+        }
+        Console.WriteLine($"Number of checkpoints created: {checkpoints.Count}");
+
+        // Restoring from a checkpoint and resuming execution
+        const int CheckpointIndex = 5;
+        Console.WriteLine($"\n\nRestoring from the {CheckpointIndex + 1}th checkpoint.");
+        CheckpointInfo savedCheckpoint = checkpoints[CheckpointIndex];
+        // Note that we are restoring the state directly to the same run instance.
+        await checkpointedRun.RestoreCheckpointAsync(savedCheckpoint, CancellationToken.None);
+        await foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in checkpointedRun.Run.WatchStreamAsync())
+        {
+            if (evt is ExecutorCompletedEvent executorCompletedEvt)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"* Executor {executorCompletedEvt.ExecutorId} completed.");
+            }
+
+            if (evt is WorkflowOutputEvent workflowOutputEvt)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"Workflow completed with result: {workflowOutputEvt.Data}");
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Checkpoint/CheckpointAndResume/WorkflowFactory.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+
+namespace WorkflowCheckpointAndResumeSample;
+
+internal static class WorkflowFactory
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Get a workflow that plays a number guessing game with checkpointing support.
+    /// The workflow consists of two executors that are connected in a feedback loop:
+    /// 1. GuessNumberExecutor: Makes a guess based on the current known bounds.
+    /// 2. JudgeExecutor: Evaluates the guess and provides feedback.
+    /// The workflow continues until the correct number is guessed.
+    /// </summary>
+    internal static Workflow BuildWorkflow()
+    {
+        // Create the executors
+        GuessNumberExecutor guessNumberExecutor = new(1, 100);
+        JudgeExecutor judgeExecutor = new(42);
+
+        // Build the workflow by connecting executors in a loop
+        return new WorkflowBuilder(guessNumberExecutor)
+            .AddEdge(guessNumberExecutor, judgeExecutor)
+            .AddEdge(judgeExecutor, guessNumberExecutor)
+            .WithOutputFrom(judgeExecutor)
+            .Build();
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Signals used for communication between GuessNumberExecutor and JudgeExecutor.
+/// </summary>
+internal enum NumberSignal
+{
+    Init,
+    Above,
+    Below,
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that makes a guess based on the current bounds.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class GuessNumberExecutor() : Executor<NumberSignal>("Guess")
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// The lower bound of the guessing range.
+    /// </summary>
+    public int LowerBound { get; private set; }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// The upper bound of the guessing range.
+    /// </summary>
+    public int UpperBound { get; private set; }
+
+    private const string StateKey = "GuessNumberExecutorState";
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="GuessNumberExecutor"/> class.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="lowerBound">The initial lower bound of the guessing range.</param>
+    /// <param name="upperBound">The initial upper bound of the guessing range.</param>
+    public GuessNumberExecutor(int lowerBound, int upperBound) : this()
+    {
+        this.LowerBound = lowerBound;
+        this.UpperBound = upperBound;
+    }
+
+    private int NextGuess => (this.LowerBound + this.UpperBound) / 2;
+
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(NumberSignal message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        switch (message)
+        {
+            case NumberSignal.Init:
+                await context.SendMessageAsync(this.NextGuess, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+                break;
+            case NumberSignal.Above:
+                this.UpperBound = this.NextGuess - 1;
+                await context.SendMessageAsync(this.NextGuess, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+                break;
+            case NumberSignal.Below:
+                this.LowerBound = this.NextGuess + 1;
+                await context.SendMessageAsync(this.NextGuess, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+                break;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Checkpoint the current state of the executor.
+    /// This must be overridden to save any state that is needed to resume the executor.
+    /// </summary>
+    protected override ValueTask OnCheckpointingAsync(IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default) =>
+        context.QueueStateUpdateAsync(StateKey, (this.LowerBound, this.UpperBound), cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Restore the state of the executor from a checkpoint.
+    /// This must be overridden to restore any state that was saved during checkpointing.
+    /// </summary>
+    protected override async ValueTask OnCheckpointRestoredAsync(IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default) =>
+        (this.LowerBound, this.UpperBound) = await context.ReadStateAsync<(int, int)>(StateKey, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that judges the guess and provides feedback.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class JudgeExecutor() : Executor<int>("Judge")
+{
+    private readonly int _targetNumber;
+    private int _tries;
+    private const string StateKey = "JudgeExecutorState";
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="JudgeExecutor"/> class.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="targetNumber">The number to be guessed.</param>
+    public JudgeExecutor(int targetNumber) : this()
+    {
+        this._targetNumber = targetNumber;
+    }
+
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(int message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        this._tries++;
+        if (message == this._targetNumber)
+        {
+            await context.YieldOutputAsync($"{this._targetNumber} found in {this._tries} tries!", cancellationToken);
+        }
+        else if (message < this._targetNumber)
+        {
+            await context.SendMessageAsync(NumberSignal.Below, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            await context.SendMessageAsync(NumberSignal.Above, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Checkpoint the current state of the executor.
+    /// This must be overridden to save any state that is needed to resume the executor.
+    /// </summary>
+    protected override ValueTask OnCheckpointingAsync(IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default) =>
+        context.QueueStateUpdateAsync(StateKey, this._tries, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Restore the state of the executor from a checkpoint.
+    /// This must be overridden to restore any state that was saved during checkpointing.
+    /// </summary>
+    protected override async ValueTask OnCheckpointRestoredAsync(IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default) =>
+        this._tries = await context.ReadStateAsync<int>(StateKey, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Checkpoint/CheckpointWithHumanInTheLoop/CheckpointWithHumanInTheLoop.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Checkpoint/CheckpointWithHumanInTheLoop/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+
+namespace WorkflowCheckpointWithHumanInTheLoopSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This sample demonstrates how to create a workflow with human-in-the-loop interaction and
+/// checkpointing support. The workflow plays a number guessing game where the user provides
+/// guesses based on feedback from the workflow. The workflow state is checkpointed at the end
+/// of each super step, allowing it to be restored and resumed later.
+/// Each RequestPort request and response cycle takes two super steps:
+/// 1. The RequestPort sends a RequestInfoEvent to request input from the external world.
+/// 2. The external world sends a response back to the RequestPort.
+/// Thus, two checkpoints are created for each human-in-the-loop interaction.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// Pre-requisites:
+/// - Foundational samples should be completed first.
+/// - This sample builds upon the HumanInTheLoopBasic sample. It's recommended to go through that
+///   sample first to understand the basics of human-in-the-loop workflows.
+/// - This sample also builds upon the CheckpointAndResume sample. It's recommended to
+///   go through that sample first to understand the basics of checkpointing and resuming workflows.
+/// </remarks>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        // Create the workflow
+        var workflow = WorkflowFactory.BuildWorkflow();
+
+        // Create checkpoint manager
+        var checkpointManager = CheckpointManager.Default;
+        var checkpoints = new List<CheckpointInfo>();
+
+        // Execute the workflow and save checkpoints
+        await using Checkpointed<StreamingRun> checkpointedRun = await InProcessExecution
+            .StreamAsync(workflow, new SignalWithNumber(NumberSignal.Init), checkpointManager)
+            ;
+        await foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in checkpointedRun.Run.WatchStreamAsync())
+        {
+            switch (evt)
+            {
+                case RequestInfoEvent requestInputEvt:
+                    // Handle `RequestInfoEvent` from the workflow
+                    ExternalResponse response = HandleExternalRequest(requestInputEvt.Request);
+                    await checkpointedRun.Run.SendResponseAsync(response);
+                    break;
+                case ExecutorCompletedEvent executorCompletedEvt:
+                    Console.WriteLine($"* Executor {executorCompletedEvt.ExecutorId} completed.");
+                    break;
+                case SuperStepCompletedEvent superStepCompletedEvt:
+                    // Checkpoints are automatically created at the end of each super step when a
+                    // checkpoint manager is provided. You can store the checkpoint info for later use.
+                    CheckpointInfo? checkpoint = superStepCompletedEvt.CompletionInfo!.Checkpoint;
+                    if (checkpoint is not null)
+                    {
+                        checkpoints.Add(checkpoint);
+                        Console.WriteLine($"** Checkpoint created at step {checkpoints.Count}.");
+                    }
+                    break;
+                case WorkflowOutputEvent workflowOutputEvt:
+                    Console.WriteLine($"Workflow completed with result: {workflowOutputEvt.Data}");
+                    break;
+            }
+        }
+
+        if (checkpoints.Count == 0)
+        {
+            throw new InvalidOperationException("No checkpoints were created during the workflow execution.");
+        }
+        Console.WriteLine($"Number of checkpoints created: {checkpoints.Count}");
+
+        // Restoring from a checkpoint and resuming execution
+        const int CheckpointIndex = 1;
+        Console.WriteLine($"\n\nRestoring from the {CheckpointIndex + 1}th checkpoint.");
+        CheckpointInfo savedCheckpoint = checkpoints[CheckpointIndex];
+        // Note that we are restoring the state directly to the same run instance.
+        await checkpointedRun.RestoreCheckpointAsync(savedCheckpoint, CancellationToken.None);
+        await foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in checkpointedRun.Run.WatchStreamAsync())
+        {
+            switch (evt)
+            {
+                case RequestInfoEvent requestInputEvt:
+                    // Handle `RequestInfoEvent` from the workflow
+                    ExternalResponse response = HandleExternalRequest(requestInputEvt.Request);
+                    await checkpointedRun.Run.SendResponseAsync(response);
+                    break;
+                case ExecutorCompletedEvent executorCompletedEvt:
+                    Console.WriteLine($"* Executor {executorCompletedEvt.ExecutorId} completed.");
+                    break;
+                case WorkflowOutputEvent workflowOutputEvt:
+                    Console.WriteLine($"Workflow completed with result: {workflowOutputEvt.Data}");
+                    break;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    private static ExternalResponse HandleExternalRequest(ExternalRequest request)
+    {
+        var signal = request.DataAs<SignalWithNumber>();
+        if (signal is not null)
+        {
+            switch (signal.Signal)
+            {
+                case NumberSignal.Init:
+                    int initialGuess = ReadIntegerFromConsole("Please provide your initial guess: ");
+                    return request.CreateResponse(initialGuess);
+                case NumberSignal.Above:
+                    int lowerGuess = ReadIntegerFromConsole($"You previously guessed {signal.Number} too large. Please provide a new guess: ");
+                    return request.CreateResponse(lowerGuess);
+                case NumberSignal.Below:
+                    int higherGuess = ReadIntegerFromConsole($"You previously guessed {signal.Number} too small. Please provide a new guess: ");
+                    return request.CreateResponse(higherGuess);
+            }
+        }
+
+        throw new NotSupportedException($"Request {request.PortInfo.RequestType} is not supported");
+    }
+
+    private static int ReadIntegerFromConsole(string prompt)
+    {
+        while (true)
+        {
+            Console.Write(prompt);
+            string? input = Console.ReadLine();
+            if (int.TryParse(input, out int value))
+            {
+                return value;
+            }
+            Console.WriteLine("Invalid input. Please enter a valid integer.");
+        }
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Checkpoint/CheckpointWithHumanInTheLoop/WorkflowFactory.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+
+namespace WorkflowCheckpointWithHumanInTheLoopSample;
+
+internal static class WorkflowFactory
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Get a workflow that plays a number guessing game with human-in-the-loop interaction.
+    /// An input port allows the external world to provide inputs to the workflow upon requests.
+    /// </summary>
+    internal static Workflow BuildWorkflow()
+    {
+        // Create the executors
+        RequestPort numberRequest = RequestPort.Create<SignalWithNumber, int>("GuessNumber");
+        JudgeExecutor judgeExecutor = new(42);
+
+        // Build the workflow by connecting executors in a loop
+        return new WorkflowBuilder(numberRequest)
+            .AddEdge(numberRequest, judgeExecutor)
+            .AddEdge(judgeExecutor, numberRequest)
+            .WithOutputFrom(judgeExecutor)
+            .Build();
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Signals indicating if the guess was too high, too low, or an initial guess.
+/// </summary>
+internal enum NumberSignal
+{
+    Init,
+    Above,
+    Below,
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Signals used for communication between guesses and the JudgeExecutor.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class SignalWithNumber
+{
+    public NumberSignal Signal { get; }
+    public int? Number { get; }
+
+    public SignalWithNumber(NumberSignal signal, int? number = null)
+    {
+        this.Signal = signal;
+        this.Number = number;
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that judges the guess and provides feedback.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class JudgeExecutor() : Executor<int>("Judge")
+{
+    private readonly int _targetNumber;
+    private int _tries;
+    private const string StateKey = "JudgeExecutorState";
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="JudgeExecutor"/> class.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="targetNumber">The number to be guessed.</param>
+    public JudgeExecutor(int targetNumber) : this()
+    {
+        this._targetNumber = targetNumber;
+    }
+
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(int message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        this._tries++;
+        if (message == this._targetNumber)
+        {
+            await context.YieldOutputAsync($"{this._targetNumber} found in {this._tries} tries!", cancellationToken);
+        }
+        else if (message < this._targetNumber)
+        {
+            await context.SendMessageAsync(new SignalWithNumber(NumberSignal.Below, message), cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            await context.SendMessageAsync(new SignalWithNumber(NumberSignal.Above, message), cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Checkpoint the current state of the executor.
+    /// This must be overridden to save any state that is needed to resume the executor.
+    /// </summary>
+    protected override ValueTask OnCheckpointingAsync(IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default) =>
+        context.QueueStateUpdateAsync(StateKey, this._tries, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Restore the state of the executor from a checkpoint.
+    /// This must be overridden to restore any state that was saved during checkpointing.
+    /// </summary>
+    protected override async ValueTask OnCheckpointRestoredAsync(IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default) =>
+        this._tries = await context.ReadStateAsync<int>(StateKey, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Concurrent/Concurrent/Concurrent.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.AI.OpenAI" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.Identity" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.AI.OpenAI" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Concurrent/Concurrent/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Azure.AI.OpenAI;
+using Azure.Identity;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.AI;
+
+namespace WorkflowConcurrentSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This sample introduces concurrent execution using "fan-out" and "fan-in" patterns.
+///
+/// Unlike sequential workflows where executors run one after another, this workflow
+/// runs multiple executors in parallel to process the same input simultaneously.
+///
+/// The workflow structure:
+/// 1. StartExecutor sends the same question to two AI agents concurrently (fan-out)
+/// 2. Physicist Agent and Chemist Agent answer independently and in parallel
+/// 3. AggregationExecutor collects both responses and combines them (fan-in)
+///
+/// This pattern is useful when you want multiple perspectives on the same input,
+/// or when you can break work into independent parallel tasks for better performance.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// Pre-requisites:
+/// - Foundational samples should be completed first.
+/// - An Azure OpenAI chat completion deployment must be configured.
+/// </remarks>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        // Set up the Azure OpenAI client
+        var endpoint = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT") ?? throw new InvalidOperationException("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT is not set.");
+        var deploymentName = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_DEPLOYMENT_NAME") ?? "gpt-4o-mini";
+        var chatClient = new AzureOpenAIClient(new Uri(endpoint), new AzureCliCredential()).GetChatClient(deploymentName).AsIChatClient();
+
+        // Create the executors
+        ChatClientAgent physicist = new(
+            chatClient,
+            name: "Physicist",
+            instructions: "You are an expert in physics. You answer questions from a physics perspective."
+        );
+        ChatClientAgent chemist = new(
+            chatClient,
+            name: "Chemist",
+            instructions: "You are an expert in chemistry. You answer questions from a chemistry perspective."
+        );
+        var startExecutor = new ConcurrentStartExecutor();
+        var aggregationExecutor = new ConcurrentAggregationExecutor();
+
+        // Build the workflow by adding executors and connecting them
+        var workflow = new WorkflowBuilder(startExecutor)
+            .AddFanOutEdge(startExecutor, [physicist, chemist])
+            .AddFanInEdge([physicist, chemist], aggregationExecutor)
+            .WithOutputFrom(aggregationExecutor)
+            .Build();
+
+        // Execute the workflow in streaming mode
+        await using StreamingRun run = await InProcessExecution.StreamAsync(workflow, input: "What is temperature?");
+        await foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in run.WatchStreamAsync())
+        {
+            if (evt is WorkflowOutputEvent output)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"Workflow completed with results:\n{output.Data}");
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that starts the concurrent processing by sending messages to the agents.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class ConcurrentStartExecutor() :
+    Executor<string>("ConcurrentStartExecutor")
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Starts the concurrent processing by sending messages to the agents.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="message">The user message to process</param>
+    /// <param name="context">Workflow context for accessing workflow services and adding events</param>
+    /// <param name="cancellationToken">The <see cref="CancellationToken"/> to monitor for cancellation requests.
+    /// The default is <see cref="CancellationToken.None"/>.</param>
+    /// <returns>A task representing the asynchronous operation</returns>
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(string message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        // Broadcast the message to all connected agents. Receiving agents will queue
+        // the message but will not start processing until they receive a turn token.
+        await context.SendMessageAsync(new ChatMessage(ChatRole.User, message), cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        // Broadcast the turn token to kick off the agents.
+        await context.SendMessageAsync(new TurnToken(emitEvents: true), cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that aggregates the results from the concurrent agents.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class ConcurrentAggregationExecutor() :
+    Executor<List<ChatMessage>>("ConcurrentAggregationExecutor")
+{
+    private readonly List<ChatMessage> _messages = [];
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Handles incoming messages from the agents and aggregates their responses.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="message">The messages from the agent</param>
+    /// <param name="context">Workflow context for accessing workflow services and adding events</param>
+    /// <param name="cancellationToken">The <see cref="CancellationToken"/> to monitor for cancellation requests.
+    /// The default is <see cref="CancellationToken.None"/>.</param>
+    /// <returns>A task representing the asynchronous operation</returns>
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(List<ChatMessage> message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        this._messages.AddRange(message);
+
+        if (this._messages.Count == 2)
+        {
+            var formattedMessages = string.Join(Environment.NewLine, this._messages.Select(m => $"{m.AuthorName}: {m.Text}"));
+            await context.YieldOutputAsync(formattedMessages, cancellationToken);
+        }
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Concurrent/MapReduce/MapReduce.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+    
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.AI.OpenAI" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.Identity" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.AI.OpenAI" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Concurrent/MapReduce/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.IO;
+using System.Linq;
+using System.Text.Json;
+using System.Threading;
+using System.Threading.Tasks;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+
+namespace WorkflowMapReduceSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Sample: Map-Reduce Word Count with Fan-Out and Fan-In over File-Backed Intermediate Results
+///
+/// The workflow splits a large text into chunks, maps words to counts in parallel,
+/// shuffles intermediate pairs to reducers, then reduces to per-word totals.
+/// It also demonstrates workflow visualization for graph visualization.
+///
+/// Purpose:
+/// Show how to:
+/// - Partition input once and coordinate parallel mappers with shared state.
+/// - Implement map, shuffle, and reduce executors that pass file paths instead of large payloads.
+/// - Use fan-out and fan-in edges to express parallelism and joins.
+/// - Persist intermediate results to disk to bound memory usage for large inputs.
+/// - Visualize the workflow graph using ToDotString and ToMermaidString and export to SVG.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// Pre-requisites:
+/// - Write access to a temp directory.
+/// - A source text file to process.
+/// </remarks>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        Workflow workflow = BuildWorkflow();
+        await RunWorkflowAsync(workflow);
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Builds a map-reduce workflow using a fan-out/fan-in pattern with mappers, reducers, and other executors.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <remarks>This method constructs a workflow consisting of multiple stages, including splitting,
+    /// mapping, shuffling, reducing, and completion. The workflow is designed to process data in parallel using a
+    /// fan-out/fan-in architecture. The resulting workflow is ready for execution and includes all necessary
+    /// dependencies between the executors.</remarks>
+    /// <returns>A <see cref="Workflow"/> instance representing the constructed workflow.</returns>
+    public static Workflow BuildWorkflow()
+    {
+        // Step 1: Create the mappers and the input splitter
+        var mappers = Enumerable.Range(0, 3).Select(i => new Mapper($"map_executor_{i}")).ToArray();
+        var splitter = new Split(mappers.Select(m => m.Id).ToArray(), "split_data_executor");
+
+        // Step 2: Create the reducers and the intermidiace shuffler
+        var reducers = Enumerable.Range(0, 4).Select(i => new Reducer($"reduce_executor_{i}")).ToArray();
+        var shuffler = new Shuffler(reducers.Select(r => r.Id).ToArray(), mappers.Select(m => m.Id).ToArray(), "shuffle_executor");
+
+        // Step 3: Create the output manager
+        var completion = new CompletionExecutor("completion_executor");
+
+        // Step 4: Build the concurrent workflow with fan-out/fan-in pattern
+        return new WorkflowBuilder(splitter)
+            .AddFanOutEdge(splitter, [.. mappers])         // Split -> many mappers
+            .AddFanInEdge([.. mappers], shuffler)          // All mappers -> shuffle
+            .AddFanOutEdge(shuffler, [.. reducers])        // Shuffle -> many reducers
+            .AddFanInEdge([.. reducers], completion)       // All reducers -> completion
+            .WithOutputFrom(completion)
+            .Build();
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Executes the specified workflow asynchronously using a predefined input text and processes its output events.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <remarks>This method reads input text from a file located in the "resources" directory. If the file is
+    /// not found,  a default sample text is used. The workflow is executed with the input text, and its events are
+    /// streamed  and processed in real-time. If the workflow produces output files, their paths and contents are
+    /// displayed.</remarks>
+    /// <param name="workflow">The workflow to execute. This defines the sequence of operations to be performed.</param>
+    /// <returns>A task that represents the asynchronous operation.</returns>
+    private static async Task RunWorkflowAsync(Workflow workflow)
+    {
+        // Step 1: Read the input text
+        var resourcesPath = Path.Combine(Directory.GetCurrentDirectory(), "..", "..", "..", "..", "resources");
+        var textFilePath = Path.Combine(resourcesPath, "long_text.txt");
+
+        string rawText;
+        if (File.Exists(textFilePath))
+        {
+            rawText = await File.ReadAllTextAsync(textFilePath);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            // Use sample text if file doesn't exist
+            Console.WriteLine($"Note: {textFilePath} not found, using sample text");
+            rawText = "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. The dog was very lazy. The fox was very quick.";
+        }
+
+        // Step 2: Run the workflow
+        Console.WriteLine("\n=== RUNNING WORKFLOW ===\n");
+        await using StreamingRun run = await InProcessExecution.StreamAsync(workflow, input: rawText);
+        await foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in run.WatchStreamAsync())
+        {
+            Console.WriteLine($"Event: {evt}");
+            if (evt is WorkflowOutputEvent outputEvent)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine("\nFinal Output Files:");
+                if (outputEvent.Data is List<string> filePaths)
+                {
+                    foreach (var filePath in filePaths)
+                    {
+                        Console.WriteLine($"  - {filePath}");
+                        if (File.Exists(filePath))
+                        {
+                            var content = await File.ReadAllTextAsync(filePath);
+                            Console.WriteLine($"    Contents:\n{content}");
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#region Executors
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Splits data into roughly equal chunks based on the number of mapper nodes.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class Split(string[] mapperIds, string id) :
+    Executor<string>(id)
+{
+    private readonly string[] _mapperIds = mapperIds;
+    private static readonly string[] s_lineSeparators = ["\r\n", "\r", "\n"];
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Tokenize input and assign contiguous index ranges to each mapper via shared state.
+    /// </summary>
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(string message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        // Ensure temp directory exists
+        Directory.CreateDirectory(MapReduceConstants.TempDir);
+
+        // Process the data into a list of words and remove any empty lines
+        var wordList = Preprocess(message);
+
+        // Store the tokenized words once so that all mappers can read by index
+        await context.QueueStateUpdateAsync(MapReduceConstants.DataToProcessKey, wordList, scopeName: MapReduceConstants.StateScope, cancellationToken);
+
+        // Divide indices into contiguous slices for each mapper
+        var mapperCount = this._mapperIds.Length;
+        var chunkSize = wordList.Length / mapperCount;
+
+        async Task ProcessChunkAsync(int i)
+        {
+            // Determine the start and end indices for this mapper's chunk
+            var startIndex = i * chunkSize;
+            var endIndex = i < mapperCount - 1 ? startIndex + chunkSize : wordList.Length;
+
+            // Save the indices under the mapper's Id
+            await context.QueueStateUpdateAsync(this._mapperIds[i], (startIndex, endIndex), scopeName: MapReduceConstants.StateScope, cancellationToken);
+
+            // Notify the mapper that data is ready
+            await context.SendMessageAsync(new SplitComplete(), targetId: this._mapperIds[i], cancellationToken);
+        }
+
+        // Process all the chunks
+        var tasks = Enumerable.Range(0, mapperCount).Select(ProcessChunkAsync);
+        await Task.WhenAll(tasks);
+    }
+
+    private static string[] Preprocess(string data)
+    {
+        var lines = data.Split(s_lineSeparators, StringSplitOptions.RemoveEmptyEntries)
+            .Select(line => line.Trim())
+            .Where(line => !string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(line));
+
+        return lines
+            .SelectMany(line => line.Split(' ', StringSplitOptions.RemoveEmptyEntries))
+            .Where(word => !string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(word))
+            .ToArray();
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Maps each token to a count of 1 and writes pairs to a per-mapper file.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class Mapper(string id) : Executor<SplitComplete>(id)
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Read the assigned slice, emit (word, 1) pairs, and persist to disk.
+    /// </summary>
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(SplitComplete message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        var dataToProcess = await context.ReadStateAsync<string[]>(MapReduceConstants.DataToProcessKey, scopeName: MapReduceConstants.StateScope, cancellationToken);
+        var chunk = await context.ReadStateAsync<(int start, int end)>(this.Id, scopeName: MapReduceConstants.StateScope, cancellationToken);
+
+        var results = dataToProcess![chunk.start..chunk.end]
+            .Select(word => (word, 1))
+            .ToArray();
+
+        // Write this mapper's results as simple text lines for easy debugging
+        var filePath = Path.Combine(MapReduceConstants.TempDir, $"map_results_{this.Id}.txt");
+        var lines = results.Select(r => $"{r.word}: {r.Item2}");
+        await File.WriteAllLinesAsync(filePath, lines, cancellationToken);
+
+        await context.SendMessageAsync(new MapComplete(filePath), cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Groups intermediate pairs by key and partitions them across reducers.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class Shuffler(string[] reducerIds, string[] mapperIds, string id) :
+    Executor<MapComplete>(id)
+{
+    private readonly string[] _reducerIds = reducerIds;
+    private readonly string[] _mapperIds = mapperIds;
+    private readonly List<MapComplete> _mapResults = [];
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Aggregate mapper outputs and write one partition file per reducer.
+    /// </summary>
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(MapComplete message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        this._mapResults.Add(message);
+
+        // Wait for all mappers to complete
+        if (this._mapResults.Count < this._mapperIds.Length)
+        {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        var chunks = await this.PreprocessAsync(this._mapResults);
+
+        async Task ProcessChunkAsync(List<(string key, List<int> values)> chunk, int index)
+        {
+            // Write one grouped partition for reducer index and notify that reducer
+            var filePath = Path.Combine(MapReduceConstants.TempDir, $"shuffle_results_{index}.txt");
+            var lines = chunk.Select(kvp => $"{kvp.key}: {JsonSerializer.Serialize(kvp.values)}");
+            await File.WriteAllLinesAsync(filePath, lines, cancellationToken);
+
+            await context.SendMessageAsync(new ShuffleComplete(filePath, this._reducerIds[index]), cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        }
+
+        var tasks = chunks.Select((chunk, i) => ProcessChunkAsync(chunk, i));
+        await Task.WhenAll(tasks);
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Load all mapper files, group by key, sort keys, and partition for reducers.
+    /// </summary>
+    private async Task<List<List<(string key, List<int> values)>>> PreprocessAsync(List<MapComplete> data)
+    {
+        // Load all intermediate pairs
+        var mapResults = new List<(string key, int value)>();
+        foreach (var result in data)
+        {
+            var lines = await File.ReadAllLinesAsync(result.FilePath);
+            foreach (var line in lines)
+            {
+                var parts = line.Split(": ");
+                if (parts.Length == 2)
+                {
+                    mapResults.Add((parts[0], int.Parse(parts[1])));
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Group values by token
+        var intermediateResults = mapResults
+            .GroupBy(r => r.key)
+            .ToDictionary(g => g.Key, g => g.Select(r => r.value).ToList());
+
+        // Deterministic ordering helps with debugging and test stability
+        var aggregatedResults = intermediateResults
+            .Select(kvp => (key: kvp.Key, values: kvp.Value))
+            .OrderBy(x => x.key)
+            .ToList();
+
+        // Partition keys across reducers as evenly as possible
+        var reduceExecutorCount = this._reducerIds.Length; // Use actual number of reducers
+        if (reduceExecutorCount == 0)
+        {
+            reduceExecutorCount = 1;
+        }
+
+        var chunkSize = aggregatedResults.Count / reduceExecutorCount;
+        var remaining = aggregatedResults.Count % reduceExecutorCount;
+
+        var chunks = new List<List<(string key, List<int> values)>>();
+        for (int i = 0; i < aggregatedResults.Count - remaining; i += chunkSize)
+        {
+            chunks.Add(aggregatedResults.GetRange(i, chunkSize));
+        }
+
+        if (remaining > 0 && chunks.Count > 0)
+        {
+            chunks[^1].AddRange(aggregatedResults.TakeLast(remaining));
+        }
+        else if (chunks.Count == 0)
+        {
+            chunks.Add(aggregatedResults);
+        }
+
+        return chunks;
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Sums grouped counts per key for its assigned partition.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class Reducer(string id) : Executor<ShuffleComplete>(id)
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Read one shuffle partition and reduce it to totals.
+    /// </summary>
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(ShuffleComplete message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        if (message.ReducerId != this.Id)
+        {
+            // This partition belongs to a different reducer. Skip.
+            return;
+        }
+
+        // Read grouped values from the shuffle output
+        var lines = await File.ReadAllLinesAsync(message.FilePath, cancellationToken);
+
+        // Sum values per key. Values are serialized JSON arrays like [1, 1, ...]
+        var reducedResults = new Dictionary<string, int>();
+        foreach (var line in lines)
+        {
+            var parts = line.Split(": ", 2);
+            if (parts.Length == 2)
+            {
+                var key = parts[0];
+                var values = JsonSerializer.Deserialize<List<int>>(parts[1]);
+                reducedResults[key] = values?.Sum() ?? 0;
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Persist our partition totals
+        var filePath = Path.Combine(MapReduceConstants.TempDir, $"reduced_results_{this.Id}.txt");
+        var outputLines = reducedResults.Select(kvp => $"{kvp.Key}: {kvp.Value}");
+        await File.WriteAllLinesAsync(filePath, outputLines, cancellationToken);
+
+        await context.SendMessageAsync(new ReduceComplete(filePath), cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Joins all reducer outputs and yields the final output.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class CompletionExecutor(string id) :
+    Executor<List<ReduceComplete>>(id)
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Collect reducer output file paths and yield final output.
+    /// </summary>
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(List<ReduceComplete> message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        var filePaths = message.ConvertAll(r => r.FilePath);
+        await context.YieldOutputAsync(filePaths, cancellationToken);
+    }
+}
+
+#endregion
+
+#region Events
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Marker event published when splitting finishes. Triggers map executors.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class SplitComplete : WorkflowEvent;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Signal that a mapper wrote its intermediate pairs to file.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class MapComplete(string FilePath) : WorkflowEvent
+{
+    public string FilePath { get; } = FilePath;
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Signal that a shuffle partition file is ready for a specific reducer.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class ShuffleComplete(string FilePath, string ReducerId) : WorkflowEvent
+{
+    public string FilePath { get; } = FilePath;
+    public string ReducerId { get; } = ReducerId;
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Signal that a reducer wrote final counts for its partition.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class ReduceComplete(string FilePath) : WorkflowEvent
+{
+    public string FilePath { get; } = FilePath;
+}
+
+#endregion
+
+#region Helpers
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Provides constant values used in the MapReduce workflow.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>This class contains keys and paths that are utilized throughout the MapReduce process, including
+/// identifiers for data processing and temporary storage locations.</remarks>
+internal static class MapReduceConstants
+{
+    public static string DataToProcessKey = "data_to_be_processed";
+    public static string TempDir = Path.Combine(Path.GetTempPath(), "workflow_viz_sample");
+    public static string StateScope = "MapReduceState";
+}
+
+#endregion

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/ConditionalEdges/01_EdgeCondition/01_EdgeCondition.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.AI.OpenAI" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.Identity" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.AI.OpenAI" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <None Include="..\..\Resources\*">
+      <CopyToOutputDirectory>Always</CopyToOutputDirectory>
+      <Link>Resources\%(Filename)%(Extension)</Link>
+    </None>
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/ConditionalEdges/01_EdgeCondition/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using System.Text.Json;
+using System.Text.Json.Serialization;
+using Azure.AI.OpenAI;
+using Azure.Identity;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.AI;
+
+namespace WorkflowEdgeConditionSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This sample introduces conditional routing using edge conditions to create decision-based workflows.
+///
+/// This workflow creates an automated email response system that routes emails down different paths based
+/// on spam detection results:
+///
+/// 1. Spam Detection Agent analyzes incoming emails and classifies them as spam or legitimate
+/// 2. Based on the classification:
+///    - Legitimate emails → Email Assistant Agent → Send Email Executor
+///    - Spam emails → Handle Spam Executor (marks as spam)
+///
+/// Edge conditions enable workflows to make intelligent routing decisions, allowing you to
+/// build sophisticated automation that responds differently based on the data being processed.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// Pre-requisites:
+/// - Foundational samples should be completed first.
+/// - Shared state is used in this sample to persist email data between executors.
+/// - An Azure OpenAI chat completion deployment that supports structured outputs must be configured.
+/// </remarks>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        // Set up the Azure OpenAI client
+        var endpoint = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT") ?? throw new InvalidOperationException("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT is not set.");
+        var deploymentName = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_DEPLOYMENT_NAME") ?? "gpt-4o-mini";
+        var chatClient = new AzureOpenAIClient(new Uri(endpoint), new AzureCliCredential()).GetChatClient(deploymentName).AsIChatClient();
+
+        // Create agents
+        AIAgent spamDetectionAgent = GetSpamDetectionAgent(chatClient);
+        AIAgent emailAssistantAgent = GetEmailAssistantAgent(chatClient);
+
+        // Create executors
+        var spamDetectionExecutor = new SpamDetectionExecutor(spamDetectionAgent);
+        var emailAssistantExecutor = new EmailAssistantExecutor(emailAssistantAgent);
+        var sendEmailExecutor = new SendEmailExecutor();
+        var handleSpamExecutor = new HandleSpamExecutor();
+
+        // Build the workflow by adding executors and connecting them
+        var workflow = new WorkflowBuilder(spamDetectionExecutor)
+            .AddEdge(spamDetectionExecutor, emailAssistantExecutor, condition: GetCondition(expectedResult: false))
+            .AddEdge(emailAssistantExecutor, sendEmailExecutor)
+            .AddEdge(spamDetectionExecutor, handleSpamExecutor, condition: GetCondition(expectedResult: true))
+            .WithOutputFrom(handleSpamExecutor, sendEmailExecutor)
+            .Build();
+
+        // Read a email from a text file
+        string email = Resources.Read("spam.txt");
+
+        // Execute the workflow
+        await using StreamingRun run = await InProcessExecution.StreamAsync(workflow, new ChatMessage(ChatRole.User, email));
+        await run.TrySendMessageAsync(new TurnToken(emitEvents: true));
+        await foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in run.WatchStreamAsync())
+        {
+            if (evt is WorkflowOutputEvent outputEvent)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"{outputEvent}");
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates a condition for routing messages based on the expected spam detection result.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="expectedResult">The expected spam detection result</param>
+    /// <returns>A function that evaluates whether a message meets the expected result</returns>
+    private static Func<object?, bool> GetCondition(bool expectedResult) =>
+        detectionResult => detectionResult is DetectionResult result && result.IsSpam == expectedResult;
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates a spam detection agent.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <returns>A ChatClientAgent configured for spam detection</returns>
+    private static ChatClientAgent GetSpamDetectionAgent(IChatClient chatClient) =>
+        new(chatClient, new ChatClientAgentOptions()
+        {
+            ChatOptions = new()
+            {
+                Instructions = "You are a spam detection assistant that identifies spam emails.",
+                ResponseFormat = ChatResponseFormat.ForJsonSchema<DetectionResult>()
+            }
+        });
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates an email assistant agent.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <returns>A ChatClientAgent configured for email assistance</returns>
+    private static ChatClientAgent GetEmailAssistantAgent(IChatClient chatClient) =>
+        new(chatClient, new ChatClientAgentOptions()
+        {
+            ChatOptions = new()
+            {
+                Instructions = "You are an email assistant that helps users draft responses to emails with professionalism.",
+                ResponseFormat = ChatResponseFormat.ForJsonSchema<EmailResponse>()
+            }
+        });
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Constants for shared state scopes.
+/// </summary>
+internal static class EmailStateConstants
+{
+    public const string EmailStateScope = "EmailState";
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Represents the result of spam detection.
+/// </summary>
+public sealed class DetectionResult
+{
+    [JsonPropertyName("is_spam")]
+    public bool IsSpam { get; set; }
+
+    [JsonPropertyName("reason")]
+    public string Reason { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+
+    // Email ID is generated by the executor not the agent
+    [JsonIgnore]
+    public string EmailId { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Represents an email.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class Email
+{
+    [JsonPropertyName("email_id")]
+    public string EmailId { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+
+    [JsonPropertyName("email_content")]
+    public string EmailContent { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that detects spam using an AI agent.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class SpamDetectionExecutor : Executor<ChatMessage, DetectionResult>
+{
+    private readonly AIAgent _spamDetectionAgent;
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates a new instance of the <see cref="SpamDetectionExecutor"/> class.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="spamDetectionAgent">The AI agent used for spam detection</param>
+    public SpamDetectionExecutor(AIAgent spamDetectionAgent) : base("SpamDetectionExecutor")
+    {
+        this._spamDetectionAgent = spamDetectionAgent;
+    }
+
+    public override async ValueTask<DetectionResult> HandleAsync(ChatMessage message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        // Generate a random email ID and store the email content to the shared state
+        var newEmail = new Email
+        {
+            EmailId = Guid.NewGuid().ToString("N"),
+            EmailContent = message.Text
+        };
+        await context.QueueStateUpdateAsync(newEmail.EmailId, newEmail, scopeName: EmailStateConstants.EmailStateScope, cancellationToken);
+
+        // Invoke the agent
+        var response = await this._spamDetectionAgent.RunAsync(message, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        var detectionResult = JsonSerializer.Deserialize<DetectionResult>(response.Text);
+
+        detectionResult!.EmailId = newEmail.EmailId;
+
+        return detectionResult;
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Represents the response from the email assistant.
+/// </summary>
+public sealed class EmailResponse
+{
+    [JsonPropertyName("response")]
+    public string Response { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that assists with email responses using an AI agent.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class EmailAssistantExecutor : Executor<DetectionResult, EmailResponse>
+{
+    private readonly AIAgent _emailAssistantAgent;
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates a new instance of the <see cref="EmailAssistantExecutor"/> class.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="emailAssistantAgent">The AI agent used for email assistance</param>
+    public EmailAssistantExecutor(AIAgent emailAssistantAgent) : base("EmailAssistantExecutor")
+    {
+        this._emailAssistantAgent = emailAssistantAgent;
+    }
+
+    public override async ValueTask<EmailResponse> HandleAsync(DetectionResult message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        if (message.IsSpam)
+        {
+            throw new InvalidOperationException("This executor should only handle non-spam messages.");
+        }
+
+        // Retrieve the email content from the shared state
+        var email = await context.ReadStateAsync<Email>(message.EmailId, scopeName: EmailStateConstants.EmailStateScope, cancellationToken)
+            ?? throw new InvalidOperationException("Email not found.");
+
+        // Invoke the agent
+        var response = await this._emailAssistantAgent.RunAsync(email.EmailContent, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        var emailResponse = JsonSerializer.Deserialize<EmailResponse>(response.Text);
+
+        return emailResponse!;
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that sends emails.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class SendEmailExecutor() : Executor<EmailResponse>("SendEmailExecutor")
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Simulate the sending of an email.
+    /// </summary>
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(EmailResponse message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default) =>
+        await context.YieldOutputAsync($"Email sent: {message.Response}", cancellationToken);
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that handles spam messages.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class HandleSpamExecutor() : Executor<DetectionResult>("HandleSpamExecutor")
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Simulate the handling of a spam message.
+    /// </summary>
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(DetectionResult message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        if (message.IsSpam)
+        {
+            await context.YieldOutputAsync($"Email marked as spam: {message.Reason}", cancellationToken);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            throw new InvalidOperationException("This executor should only handle spam messages.");
+        }
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/ConditionalEdges/01_EdgeCondition/Resources.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+namespace WorkflowEdgeConditionSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Resource helper to load resources.
+/// </summary>
+internal static class Resources
+{
+    private const string ResourceFolder = "Resources";
+
+    public static string Read(string fileName) => File.ReadAllText($"{ResourceFolder}/{fileName}");
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/ConditionalEdges/02_SwitchCase/02_SwitchCase.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.AI.OpenAI" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.Identity" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.AI.OpenAI" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <None Include="..\..\Resources\*">
+      <CopyToOutputDirectory>Always</CopyToOutputDirectory>
+      <Link>Resources\%(Filename)%(Extension)</Link>
+    </None>
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/ConditionalEdges/02_SwitchCase/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using System.Text.Json;
+using System.Text.Json.Serialization;
+using Azure.AI.OpenAI;
+using Azure.Identity;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.AI;
+
+namespace WorkflowSwitchCaseSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This sample introduces conditional routing using switch-case logic for complex decision trees.
+///
+/// Building on the previous email automation examples, this workflow adds a third decision path
+/// to handle ambiguous cases where spam detection is uncertain. Now the workflow can route emails
+/// three ways based on the detection result:
+///
+/// 1. Not Spam → Email Assistant → Send Email
+/// 2. Spam → Handle Spam Executor
+/// 3. Uncertain → Handle Uncertain Executor (default case)
+///
+/// The switch-case pattern provides cleaner syntax than multiple individual edge conditions,
+/// especially when dealing with multiple possible outcomes. This approach scales well for
+/// workflows that need to handle many different scenarios.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// Pre-requisites:
+/// - Foundational samples should be completed first.
+/// - Shared state is used in this sample to persist email data between executors.
+/// - An Azure OpenAI chat completion deployment that supports structured outputs must be configured.
+/// </remarks>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        // Set up the Azure OpenAI client
+        var endpoint = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT") ?? throw new InvalidOperationException("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT is not set.");
+        var deploymentName = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_DEPLOYMENT_NAME") ?? "gpt-4o-mini";
+        var chatClient = new AzureOpenAIClient(new Uri(endpoint), new AzureCliCredential()).GetChatClient(deploymentName).AsIChatClient();
+
+        // Create agents
+        AIAgent spamDetectionAgent = GetSpamDetectionAgent(chatClient);
+        AIAgent emailAssistantAgent = GetEmailAssistantAgent(chatClient);
+
+        // Create executors
+        var spamDetectionExecutor = new SpamDetectionExecutor(spamDetectionAgent);
+        var emailAssistantExecutor = new EmailAssistantExecutor(emailAssistantAgent);
+        var sendEmailExecutor = new SendEmailExecutor();
+        var handleSpamExecutor = new HandleSpamExecutor();
+        var handleUncertainExecutor = new HandleUncertainExecutor();
+
+        // Build the workflow by adding executors and connecting them
+        WorkflowBuilder builder = new(spamDetectionExecutor);
+        builder.AddSwitch(spamDetectionExecutor, switchBuilder =>
+            switchBuilder
+            .AddCase(
+                GetCondition(expectedDecision: SpamDecision.NotSpam),
+                emailAssistantExecutor
+            )
+            .AddCase(
+                GetCondition(expectedDecision: SpamDecision.Spam),
+                handleSpamExecutor
+            )
+            .WithDefault(
+                handleUncertainExecutor
+            )
+        )
+        // After the email assistant writes a response, it will be sent to the send email executor
+        .AddEdge(emailAssistantExecutor, sendEmailExecutor)
+        .WithOutputFrom(handleSpamExecutor, sendEmailExecutor, handleUncertainExecutor);
+
+        var workflow = builder.Build();
+
+        // Read a email from a text file
+        string email = Resources.Read("ambiguous_email.txt");
+
+        // Execute the workflow
+        await using StreamingRun run = await InProcessExecution.StreamAsync(workflow, new ChatMessage(ChatRole.User, email));
+        await run.TrySendMessageAsync(new TurnToken(emitEvents: true));
+        await foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in run.WatchStreamAsync())
+        {
+            if (evt is WorkflowOutputEvent outputEvent)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"{outputEvent}");
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates a condition for routing messages based on the expected spam detection result.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="expectedDecision">The expected spam detection decision</param>
+    /// <returns>A function that evaluates whether a message meets the expected result</returns>
+    private static Func<object?, bool> GetCondition(SpamDecision expectedDecision) => detectionResult => detectionResult is DetectionResult result && result.spamDecision == expectedDecision;
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates a spam detection agent.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <returns>A ChatClientAgent configured for spam detection</returns>
+    private static ChatClientAgent GetSpamDetectionAgent(IChatClient chatClient) =>
+        new(chatClient, new ChatClientAgentOptions()
+        {
+            ChatOptions = new()
+            {
+                Instructions = "You are a spam detection assistant that identifies spam emails. Be less confident in your assessments.",
+                ResponseFormat = ChatResponseFormat.ForJsonSchema<DetectionResult>()
+            }
+        });
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates an email assistant agent.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <returns>A ChatClientAgent configured for email assistance</returns>
+    private static ChatClientAgent GetEmailAssistantAgent(IChatClient chatClient) =>
+        new(chatClient, new ChatClientAgentOptions()
+        {
+            ChatOptions = new()
+            {
+                Instructions = "You are an email assistant that helps users draft responses to emails with professionalism.",
+                ResponseFormat = ChatResponseFormat.ForJsonSchema<EmailResponse>()
+            }
+        });
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Constants for shared email state.
+/// </summary>
+internal static class EmailStateConstants
+{
+    public const string EmailStateScope = "EmailState";
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Represents the possible decisions for spam detection.
+/// </summary>
+public enum SpamDecision
+{
+    NotSpam,
+    Spam,
+    Uncertain
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Represents the result of spam detection.
+/// </summary>
+public sealed class DetectionResult
+{
+    [JsonPropertyName("spam_decision")]
+    [JsonConverter(typeof(JsonStringEnumConverter))]
+    public SpamDecision spamDecision { get; set; }
+
+    [JsonPropertyName("reason")]
+    public string Reason { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+
+    [JsonIgnore]
+    public string EmailId { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Represents an email.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class Email
+{
+    [JsonPropertyName("email_id")]
+    public string EmailId { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+
+    [JsonPropertyName("email_content")]
+    public string EmailContent { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that detects spam using an AI agent.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class SpamDetectionExecutor : Executor<ChatMessage, DetectionResult>
+{
+    private readonly AIAgent _spamDetectionAgent;
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates a new instance of the <see cref="SpamDetectionExecutor"/> class.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="spamDetectionAgent">The AI agent used for spam detection</param>
+    public SpamDetectionExecutor(AIAgent spamDetectionAgent) : base("SpamDetectionExecutor")
+    {
+        this._spamDetectionAgent = spamDetectionAgent;
+    }
+
+    public override async ValueTask<DetectionResult> HandleAsync(ChatMessage message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        // Generate a random email ID and store the email content
+        var newEmail = new Email
+        {
+            EmailId = Guid.NewGuid().ToString("N"),
+            EmailContent = message.Text
+        };
+        await context.QueueStateUpdateAsync(newEmail.EmailId, newEmail, scopeName: EmailStateConstants.EmailStateScope, cancellationToken);
+
+        // Invoke the agent
+        var response = await this._spamDetectionAgent.RunAsync(message, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        var detectionResult = JsonSerializer.Deserialize<DetectionResult>(response.Text);
+
+        detectionResult!.EmailId = newEmail.EmailId;
+
+        return detectionResult;
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Represents the response from the email assistant.
+/// </summary>
+public sealed class EmailResponse
+{
+    [JsonPropertyName("response")]
+    public string Response { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that assists with email responses using an AI agent.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class EmailAssistantExecutor : Executor<DetectionResult, EmailResponse>
+{
+    private readonly AIAgent _emailAssistantAgent;
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates a new instance of the <see cref="EmailAssistantExecutor"/> class.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="emailAssistantAgent">The AI agent used for email assistance</param>
+    public EmailAssistantExecutor(AIAgent emailAssistantAgent) : base("EmailAssistantExecutor")
+    {
+        this._emailAssistantAgent = emailAssistantAgent;
+    }
+
+    public override async ValueTask<EmailResponse> HandleAsync(DetectionResult message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        if (message.spamDecision == SpamDecision.Spam)
+        {
+            throw new InvalidOperationException("This executor should only handle non-spam messages.");
+        }
+
+        // Retrieve the email content from the context
+        var email = await context.ReadStateAsync<Email>(message.EmailId, scopeName: EmailStateConstants.EmailStateScope, cancellationToken);
+
+        // Invoke the agent
+        var response = await this._emailAssistantAgent.RunAsync(email!.EmailContent, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        var emailResponse = JsonSerializer.Deserialize<EmailResponse>(response.Text);
+
+        return emailResponse!;
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that sends emails.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class SendEmailExecutor() : Executor<EmailResponse>("SendEmailExecutor")
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Simulate the sending of an email.
+    /// </summary>
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(EmailResponse message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default) =>
+        await context.YieldOutputAsync($"Email sent: {message.Response}", cancellationToken);
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that handles spam messages.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class HandleSpamExecutor() : Executor<DetectionResult>("HandleSpamExecutor")
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Simulate the handling of a spam message.
+    /// </summary>
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(DetectionResult message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        if (message.spamDecision == SpamDecision.Spam)
+        {
+            await context.YieldOutputAsync($"Email marked as spam: {message.Reason}", cancellationToken);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            throw new InvalidOperationException("This executor should only handle spam messages.");
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that handles uncertain emails.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class HandleUncertainExecutor() : Executor<DetectionResult>("HandleUncertainExecutor")
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Simulate the handling of an uncertain spam decision.
+    /// </summary>
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(DetectionResult message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        if (message.spamDecision == SpamDecision.Uncertain)
+        {
+            var email = await context.ReadStateAsync<Email>(message.EmailId, scopeName: EmailStateConstants.EmailStateScope, cancellationToken);
+            await context.YieldOutputAsync($"Email marked as uncertain: {message.Reason}. Email content: {email?.EmailContent}", cancellationToken);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            throw new InvalidOperationException("This executor should only handle uncertain spam decisions.");
+        }
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/ConditionalEdges/02_SwitchCase/Resources.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+namespace WorkflowSwitchCaseSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Resource helper to load resources.
+/// </summary>
+internal static class Resources
+{
+    private const string ResourceFolder = "Resources";
+
+    public static string Read(string fileName) => File.ReadAllText($"{ResourceFolder}/{fileName}");
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/ConditionalEdges/03_MultiSelection/03_MultiSelection.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.AI.OpenAI" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.Identity" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.AI.OpenAI" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <None Include="..\..\Resources\*">
+      <CopyToOutputDirectory>Always</CopyToOutputDirectory>
+      <Link>Resources\%(Filename)%(Extension)</Link>
+    </None>
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/ConditionalEdges/03_MultiSelection/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using System.Text.Json;
+using System.Text.Json.Serialization;
+using Azure.AI.OpenAI;
+using Azure.Identity;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.AI;
+
+namespace WorkflowMultiSelectionSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This sample introduces multi-selection routing where one executor can trigger multiple downstream executors.
+///
+/// Extending the switch-case pattern from the previous sample, the workflow can now
+/// trigger multiple executors simultaneously when certain conditions are met.
+///
+/// Key features:
+/// - For legitimate emails: triggers Email Assistant (always) + Email Summary (if email is long)
+/// - For spam emails: triggers Handle Spam executor only
+/// - For uncertain emails: triggers Handle Uncertain executor only
+/// - Database logging happens for both short emails and summarized long emails
+///
+/// This pattern is powerful for workflows that need parallel processing based on data characteristics,
+/// such as triggering different analytics pipelines or multiple notification systems.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// Pre-requisites:
+/// - Foundational samples should be completed first.
+/// - Shared state is used in this sample to persist email data between executors.
+/// - An Azure OpenAI chat completion deployment that supports structured outputs must be configured.
+/// </remarks>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private const int LongEmailThreshold = 100;
+
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        // Set up the Azure OpenAI client
+        var endpoint = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT") ?? throw new InvalidOperationException("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT is not set.");
+        var deploymentName = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_DEPLOYMENT_NAME") ?? "gpt-4o-mini";
+        var chatClient = new AzureOpenAIClient(new Uri(endpoint), new AzureCliCredential()).GetChatClient(deploymentName).AsIChatClient();
+
+        // Create agents
+        AIAgent emailAnalysisAgent = GetEmailAnalysisAgent(chatClient);
+        AIAgent emailAssistantAgent = GetEmailAssistantAgent(chatClient);
+        AIAgent emailSummaryAgent = GetEmailSummaryAgent(chatClient);
+
+        // Create executors
+        var emailAnalysisExecutor = new EmailAnalysisExecutor(emailAnalysisAgent);
+        var emailAssistantExecutor = new EmailAssistantExecutor(emailAssistantAgent);
+        var emailSummaryExecutor = new EmailSummaryExecutor(emailSummaryAgent);
+        var sendEmailExecutor = new SendEmailExecutor();
+        var handleSpamExecutor = new HandleSpamExecutor();
+        var handleUncertainExecutor = new HandleUncertainExecutor();
+        var databaseAccessExecutor = new DatabaseAccessExecutor();
+
+        // Build the workflow by adding executors and connecting them
+        WorkflowBuilder builder = new(emailAnalysisExecutor);
+        builder.AddFanOutEdge(
+            emailAnalysisExecutor,
+            [
+                handleSpamExecutor,
+                emailAssistantExecutor,
+                emailSummaryExecutor,
+                handleUncertainExecutor,
+            ],
+            GetTargetAssigner()
+        )
+        // After the email assistant writes a response, it will be sent to the send email executor
+        .AddEdge(emailAssistantExecutor, sendEmailExecutor)
+        // Save the analysis result to the database if summary is not needed
+        .AddEdge<AnalysisResult>(
+            emailAnalysisExecutor,
+            databaseAccessExecutor,
+            condition: analysisResult => analysisResult?.EmailLength <= LongEmailThreshold)
+        // Save the analysis result to the database with summary
+        .AddEdge(emailSummaryExecutor, databaseAccessExecutor)
+        .WithOutputFrom(handleUncertainExecutor, handleSpamExecutor, sendEmailExecutor);
+
+        var workflow = builder.Build();
+
+        // Read a email from a text file
+        string email = Resources.Read("email.txt");
+
+        // Execute the workflow
+        await using StreamingRun run = await InProcessExecution.StreamAsync(workflow, new ChatMessage(ChatRole.User, email));
+        await run.TrySendMessageAsync(new TurnToken(emitEvents: true));
+        await foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in run.WatchStreamAsync())
+        {
+            if (evt is WorkflowOutputEvent outputEvent)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"{outputEvent}");
+            }
+
+            if (evt is DatabaseEvent databaseEvent)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"{databaseEvent}");
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates a partitioner for routing messages based on the analysis result.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <returns>A function that takes an analysis result and returns the target partitions.</returns>
+    private static Func<AnalysisResult?, int, IEnumerable<int>> GetTargetAssigner()
+    {
+        return (analysisResult, targetCount) =>
+        {
+            if (analysisResult is not null)
+            {
+                if (analysisResult.spamDecision == SpamDecision.Spam)
+                {
+                    return [0]; // Route to spam handler
+                }
+                else if (analysisResult.spamDecision == SpamDecision.NotSpam)
+                {
+                    List<int> targets = [1]; // Route to the email assistant
+
+                    if (analysisResult.EmailLength > LongEmailThreshold)
+                    {
+                        targets.Add(2); // Route to the email summarizer too
+                    }
+
+                    return targets;
+                }
+                else
+                {
+                    return [3];
+                }
+            }
+            throw new InvalidOperationException("Invalid analysis result.");
+        };
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Create an email analysis agent.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <returns>A ChatClientAgent configured for email analysis</returns>
+    private static ChatClientAgent GetEmailAnalysisAgent(IChatClient chatClient) =>
+        new(chatClient, new ChatClientAgentOptions()
+        {
+            ChatOptions = new()
+            {
+                Instructions = "You are a spam detection assistant that identifies spam emails.",
+                ResponseFormat = ChatResponseFormat.ForJsonSchema<AnalysisResult>()
+            }
+        });
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates an email assistant agent.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <returns>A ChatClientAgent configured for email assistance</returns>
+    private static ChatClientAgent GetEmailAssistantAgent(IChatClient chatClient) =>
+        new(chatClient, new ChatClientAgentOptions()
+        {
+            ChatOptions = new()
+            {
+                Instructions = "You are an email assistant that helps users draft responses to emails with professionalism.",
+                ResponseFormat = ChatResponseFormat.ForJsonSchema<EmailResponse>()
+            }
+        });
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates an agent that summarizes emails.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <returns>A ChatClientAgent configured for email summarization</returns>
+    private static ChatClientAgent GetEmailSummaryAgent(IChatClient chatClient) =>
+        new(chatClient, new ChatClientAgentOptions()
+        {
+            ChatOptions = new()
+            {
+                Instructions = "You are an assistant that helps users summarize emails.",
+                ResponseFormat = ChatResponseFormat.ForJsonSchema<EmailSummary>()
+            }
+        });
+}
+
+internal static class EmailStateConstants
+{
+    public const string EmailStateScope = "EmailState";
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Represents the possible decisions for spam detection.
+/// </summary>
+public enum SpamDecision
+{
+    NotSpam,
+    Spam,
+    Uncertain
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Represents the result of email analysis.
+/// </summary>
+public sealed class AnalysisResult
+{
+    [JsonPropertyName("spam_decision")]
+    [JsonConverter(typeof(JsonStringEnumConverter))]
+    public SpamDecision spamDecision { get; set; }
+
+    [JsonPropertyName("reason")]
+    public string Reason { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+
+    [JsonIgnore]
+    public int EmailLength { get; set; }
+
+    [JsonIgnore]
+    public string EmailSummary { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+
+    [JsonIgnore]
+    public string EmailId { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Represents an email.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class Email
+{
+    [JsonPropertyName("email_id")]
+    public string EmailId { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+
+    [JsonPropertyName("email_content")]
+    public string EmailContent { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that analyzes emails using an AI agent.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class EmailAnalysisExecutor : Executor<ChatMessage, AnalysisResult>
+{
+    private readonly AIAgent _emailAnalysisAgent;
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates a new instance of the <see cref="EmailAnalysisExecutor"/> class.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="emailAnalysisAgent">The AI agent used for email analysis</param>
+    public EmailAnalysisExecutor(AIAgent emailAnalysisAgent) : base("EmailAnalysisExecutor")
+    {
+        this._emailAnalysisAgent = emailAnalysisAgent;
+    }
+
+    public override async ValueTask<AnalysisResult> HandleAsync(ChatMessage message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        // Generate a random email ID and store the email content
+        var newEmail = new Email
+        {
+            EmailId = Guid.NewGuid().ToString("N"),
+            EmailContent = message.Text
+        };
+        await context.QueueStateUpdateAsync(newEmail.EmailId, newEmail, scopeName: EmailStateConstants.EmailStateScope, cancellationToken);
+
+        // Invoke the agent
+        var response = await this._emailAnalysisAgent.RunAsync(message, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        var AnalysisResult = JsonSerializer.Deserialize<AnalysisResult>(response.Text);
+
+        AnalysisResult!.EmailId = newEmail.EmailId;
+        AnalysisResult!.EmailLength = newEmail.EmailContent.Length;
+
+        return AnalysisResult;
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Represents the response from the email assistant.
+/// </summary>
+public sealed class EmailResponse
+{
+    [JsonPropertyName("response")]
+    public string Response { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that assists with email responses using an AI agent.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class EmailAssistantExecutor : Executor<AnalysisResult, EmailResponse>
+{
+    private readonly AIAgent _emailAssistantAgent;
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates a new instance of the <see cref="EmailAssistantExecutor"/> class.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="emailAssistantAgent">The AI agent used for email assistance</param>
+    public EmailAssistantExecutor(AIAgent emailAssistantAgent) : base("EmailAssistantExecutor")
+    {
+        this._emailAssistantAgent = emailAssistantAgent;
+    }
+
+    public override async ValueTask<EmailResponse> HandleAsync(AnalysisResult message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        if (message.spamDecision == SpamDecision.Spam)
+        {
+            throw new InvalidOperationException("This executor should only handle non-spam messages.");
+        }
+
+        // Retrieve the email content from the context
+        var email = await context.ReadStateAsync<Email>(message.EmailId, scopeName: EmailStateConstants.EmailStateScope, cancellationToken);
+
+        // Invoke the agent
+        var response = await this._emailAssistantAgent.RunAsync(email!.EmailContent, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        var emailResponse = JsonSerializer.Deserialize<EmailResponse>(response.Text);
+
+        return emailResponse!;
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that sends emails.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class SendEmailExecutor() : Executor<EmailResponse>("SendEmailExecutor")
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Simulate the sending of an email.
+    /// </summary>
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(EmailResponse message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default) =>
+        await context.YieldOutputAsync($"Email sent: {message.Response}", cancellationToken);
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that handles spam messages.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class HandleSpamExecutor() : Executor<AnalysisResult>("HandleSpamExecutor")
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Simulate the handling of a spam message.
+    /// </summary>
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(AnalysisResult message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        if (message.spamDecision == SpamDecision.Spam)
+        {
+            await context.YieldOutputAsync($"Email marked as spam: {message.Reason}", cancellationToken);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            throw new InvalidOperationException("This executor should only handle spam messages.");
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that handles uncertain messages.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class HandleUncertainExecutor() : Executor<AnalysisResult>("HandleUncertainExecutor")
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Simulate the handling of an uncertain spam decision.
+    /// </summary>
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(AnalysisResult message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        if (message.spamDecision == SpamDecision.Uncertain)
+        {
+            var email = await context.ReadStateAsync<Email>(message.EmailId, scopeName: EmailStateConstants.EmailStateScope, cancellationToken);
+            await context.YieldOutputAsync($"Email marked as uncertain: {message.Reason}. Email content: {email?.EmailContent}", cancellationToken);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            throw new InvalidOperationException("This executor should only handle uncertain spam decisions.");
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Represents the response from the email summary agent.
+/// </summary>
+public sealed class EmailSummary
+{
+    [JsonPropertyName("summary")]
+    public string Summary { get; set; } = string.Empty;
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that summarizes emails using an AI agent.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class EmailSummaryExecutor : Executor<AnalysisResult, AnalysisResult>
+{
+    private readonly AIAgent _emailSummaryAgent;
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates a new instance of the <see cref="EmailSummaryExecutor"/> class.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="emailSummaryAgent">The AI agent used for email summarization</param>
+    public EmailSummaryExecutor(AIAgent emailSummaryAgent) : base("EmailSummaryExecutor")
+    {
+        this._emailSummaryAgent = emailSummaryAgent;
+    }
+
+    public override async ValueTask<AnalysisResult> HandleAsync(AnalysisResult message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        // Read the email content from the shared states
+        var email = await context.ReadStateAsync<Email>(message.EmailId, scopeName: EmailStateConstants.EmailStateScope, cancellationToken);
+
+        // Invoke the agent
+        var response = await this._emailSummaryAgent.RunAsync(email!.EmailContent, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        var emailSummary = JsonSerializer.Deserialize<EmailSummary>(response.Text);
+        message.EmailSummary = emailSummary!.Summary;
+
+        return message;
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// A custom workflow event for database operations.
+/// </summary>
+/// <param name="message">The message associated with the event</param>
+internal sealed class DatabaseEvent(string message) : WorkflowEvent(message) { }
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that handles database access.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class DatabaseAccessExecutor() : Executor<AnalysisResult>("DatabaseAccessExecutor")
+{
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(AnalysisResult message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        // 1. Save the email content
+        await context.ReadStateAsync<Email>(message.EmailId, scopeName: EmailStateConstants.EmailStateScope, cancellationToken);
+        await Task.Delay(100, cancellationToken); // Simulate database access delay
+
+        // 2. Save the analysis result
+        await Task.Delay(100, cancellationToken); // Simulate database access delay
+
+        // Not using the `WorkflowCompletedEvent` because this is not the end of the workflow.
+        // The end of the workflow is signaled by the `SendEmailExecutor` or the `HandleUnknownExecutor`.
+        await context.AddEventAsync(new DatabaseEvent($"Email {message.EmailId} saved to database."), cancellationToken);
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/ConditionalEdges/03_MultiSelection/Resources.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+namespace WorkflowMultiSelectionSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Resource helper to load resources.
+/// </summary>
+internal static class Resources
+{
+    private const string ResourceFolder = "Resources";
+
+    public static string Read(string fileName) => File.ReadAllText($"{ResourceFolder}/{fileName}");
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/ConfirmInput/ConfirmInput.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>true</InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>
+    <InjectSharedFoundryAgents>true</InjectSharedFoundryAgents>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+  
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Binder" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.EnvironmentVariables" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Json" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.UserSecrets" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Logging" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+  
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <None Include="ConfirmInput.yaml">
+      <CopyToOutputDirectory>Always</CopyToOutputDirectory>
+    </None>
+  </ItemGroup>
+  
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/ConfirmInput/ConfirmInput.yaml

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+#
+# This workflow demonstrates how to use the Question action
+# to request user input and confirm it matches the original input.
+#
+# Note: This workflow doesn't make use of any agents.
+#
+kind: Workflow
+trigger:
+
+  kind: OnConversationStart
+  id: workflow_demo
+  actions:
+  
+    # Capture original input
+    - kind: SetVariable
+      id: set_project
+      variable: Local.OriginalInput
+      value: =System.LastMessage.Text
+
+    # Request input from user
+    - kind: Question
+      id: question_confirm
+      alwaysPrompt: false
+      autoSend: false
+      property: Local.ConfirmedInput
+      prompt:
+        kind: Message
+        text:
+            - "CONFIRM:"
+      entity:
+        kind: StringPrebuiltEntity
+
+    # Confirm input
+    - kind: ConditionGroup
+      id: check_completion
+      conditions:
+
+        # Didn't match
+        - condition: =Local.OriginalInput <> Local.ConfirmedInput
+          id: check_confirm
+          actions:
+
+            - kind: SendActivity
+              id: sendActivity_mismatch
+              activity: |-
+                "{Local.ConfirmedInput}" does not match the original input of "{Local.OriginalInput}". Please try again.
+
+            - kind: GotoAction
+              id: goto_again
+              actionId: question_confirm
+
+      # Confirmed
+      elseActions:
+        - kind: SendActivity
+          id: sendActivity_confirmed
+          activity: |-
+            You entered:
+            {Local.OriginalInput}
+
+            Confirmed input:
+            {Local.ConfirmedInput}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/ConfirmInput/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration;
+using Shared.Workflows;
+
+namespace Demo.Workflows.Declarative.ConfirmInput;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Demonstrate how to use the question action to request user input
+/// and confirm it matches the original input.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// See the README.md file in the parent folder (../README.md) for detailed
+/// information about the configuration required to run this sample.
+/// </remarks>
+internal sealed class Program
+{
+    public static async Task Main(string[] args)
+    {
+        // Initialize configuration
+        IConfiguration configuration = Application.InitializeConfig();
+        Uri foundryEndpoint = new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryEndpoint));
+
+        // Get input from command line or console
+        string workflowInput = Application.GetInput(args);
+
+        // Create the workflow factory.  This class demonstrates how to initialize a
+        // declarative workflow from a YAML file. Once the workflow is created, it
+        // can be executed just like any regular workflow.
+        WorkflowFactory workflowFactory = new("ConfirmInput.yaml", foundryEndpoint);
+
+        // Execute the workflow:  The WorkflowRunner demonstrates how to execute
+        // a workflow, handle the workflow events, and providing external input.
+        // This also includes the ability to checkpoint workflow state and how to
+        // resume execution.
+        WorkflowRunner runner = new();
+        await runner.ExecuteAsync(workflowFactory.CreateWorkflow, workflowInput);
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/CustomerSupport/CustomerSupport.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>true</InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>
+    <InjectSharedFoundryAgents>true</InjectSharedFoundryAgents>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Binder" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.EnvironmentVariables" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Json" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.UserSecrets" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Logging" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <None Include="$(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)..\..\..\..\..\..\workflow-samples\CustomerSupport.yaml">
+      <CopyToOutputDirectory>Always</CopyToOutputDirectory>
+    </None>
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/CustomerSupport/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Azure.AI.Projects;
+using Azure.AI.Projects.OpenAI;
+using Azure.Identity;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.AI;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration;
+using OpenAI.Responses;
+using Shared.Foundry;
+using Shared.Workflows;
+
+namespace Demo.Workflows.Declarative.CustomerSupport;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This workflow demonstrates using multiple agents to provide automated
+/// troubleshooting steps to resolve common issues with escalation options.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// See the README.md file in the parent folder (../README.md) for detailed
+/// information about the configuration required to run this sample.
+/// </remarks>
+internal sealed class Program
+{
+    public static async Task Main(string[] args)
+    {
+        // Initialize configuration
+        IConfiguration configuration = Application.InitializeConfig();
+        Uri foundryEndpoint = new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryEndpoint));
+
+        // Create the ticketing plugin (mock functionality)
+        TicketingPlugin plugin = new();
+
+        // Ensure sample agents exist in Foundry.
+        await CreateAgentsAsync(foundryEndpoint, configuration, plugin);
+
+        // Get input from command line or console
+        string workflowInput = Application.GetInput(args);
+
+        // Create the workflow factory.  This class demonstrates how to initialize a
+        // declarative workflow from a YAML file. Once the workflow is created, it
+        // can be executed just like any regular workflow.
+        WorkflowFactory workflowFactory =
+            new("CustomerSupport.yaml", foundryEndpoint)
+            {
+                Functions =
+                [
+                    AIFunctionFactory.Create(plugin.CreateTicket),
+                    AIFunctionFactory.Create(plugin.GetTicket),
+                    AIFunctionFactory.Create(plugin.ResolveTicket),
+                    AIFunctionFactory.Create(plugin.SendNotification),
+                ]
+            };
+
+        // Execute the workflow:  The WorkflowRunner demonstrates how to execute
+        // a workflow, handle the workflow events, and providing external input.
+        // This also includes the ability to checkpoint workflow state and how to
+        // resume execution.
+        WorkflowRunner runner = new();
+        await runner.ExecuteAsync(workflowFactory.CreateWorkflow, workflowInput);
+    }
+
+    private static async Task CreateAgentsAsync(Uri foundryEndpoint, IConfiguration configuration, TicketingPlugin plugin)
+    {
+        AIProjectClient aiProjectClient = new(foundryEndpoint, new AzureCliCredential());
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "SelfServiceAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineSelfServiceAgent(configuration),
+            agentDescription: "Service agent for CustomerSupport workflow");
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "TicketingAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineTicketingAgent(configuration, plugin),
+            agentDescription: "Ticketing agent for CustomerSupport workflow");
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "TicketRoutingAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineTicketRoutingAgent(configuration, plugin),
+            agentDescription: "Routing agent for CustomerSupport workflow");
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "WindowsSupportAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineWindowsSupportAgent(configuration, plugin),
+            agentDescription: "Windows support agent for CustomerSupport workflow");
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "TicketResolutionAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineResolutionAgent(configuration, plugin),
+            agentDescription: "Resolution agent for CustomerSupport workflow");
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "TicketEscalationAgent",
+            agentDefinition: TicketEscalationAgent(configuration, plugin),
+            agentDescription: "Escalate agent for human support");
+    }
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineSelfServiceAgent(IConfiguration configuration) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelMini))
+        {
+            Instructions =
+                """
+                Use your knowledge to work with the user to provide the best possible troubleshooting steps.
+
+                - If the user confirms that the issue is resolved, then the issue is resolved. 
+                - If the user reports that the issue persists, then escalate.
+                """,
+            TextOptions =
+                new ResponseTextOptions
+                {
+                    TextFormat =
+                        ResponseTextFormat.CreateJsonSchemaFormat(
+                            "TaskEvaluation",
+                            BinaryData.FromString(
+                                """
+                                {
+                                  "type": "object",
+                                  "properties": {
+                                    "IsResolved": {
+                                      "type": "boolean",
+                                      "description": "True if the user issue/ask has been resolved."
+                                    },
+                                    "NeedsTicket": {
+                                      "type": "boolean",
+                                      "description": "True if the user issue/ask requires that a ticket be filed."
+                                    },
+                                    "IssueDescription": {
+                                      "type": "string",
+                                      "description": "A concise description of the issue."
+                                    },
+                                    "AttemptedResolutionSteps": {
+                                      "type": "string",
+                                      "description": "An outline of the steps taken to attempt resolution."
+                                    }                              
+                                  },
+                                  "required": ["IsResolved", "NeedsTicket", "IssueDescription", "AttemptedResolutionSteps"],
+                                  "additionalProperties": false
+                                }
+                                """),
+                            jsonSchemaFormatDescription: null,
+                            jsonSchemaIsStrict: true),
+                }
+        };
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineTicketingAgent(IConfiguration configuration, TicketingPlugin plugin) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelMini))
+        {
+            Instructions =
+                """
+                Always create a ticket in Azure DevOps using the available tools.
+
+                Include the following information in the TicketSummary.
+
+                - Issue description: {{IssueDescription}}
+                - Attempted resolution steps: {{AttemptedResolutionSteps}}
+
+                After creating the ticket, provide the user with the ticket ID.
+                """,
+            Tools =
+            {
+                AIFunctionFactory.Create(plugin.CreateTicket).AsOpenAIResponseTool()
+            },
+            StructuredInputs =
+            {
+                ["IssueDescription"] =
+                    new StructuredInputDefinition
+                    {
+                        IsRequired = false,
+                        DefaultValue = BinaryData.FromString(@"""unknown"""),
+                        Description = "A concise description of the issue.",
+                    },
+                ["AttemptedResolutionSteps"] =
+                    new StructuredInputDefinition
+                    {
+                        IsRequired = false,
+                        DefaultValue = BinaryData.FromString(@"""unknown"""),
+                        Description = "An outline of the steps taken to attempt resolution.",
+                    }
+            },
+            TextOptions =
+                new ResponseTextOptions
+                {
+                    TextFormat =
+                        ResponseTextFormat.CreateJsonSchemaFormat(
+                            "TaskEvaluation",
+                            BinaryData.FromString(
+                                """
+                                {
+                                  "type": "object",
+                                  "properties": {
+                                    "TicketId": {
+                                      "type": "string",
+                                      "description": "The identifier of the ticket created in response to the user issue."
+                                    },
+                                    "TicketSummary": {
+                                      "type": "string",
+                                      "description": "The summary of the ticket created in response to the user issue."
+                                    }
+                                  },
+                                  "required": ["TicketId", "TicketSummary"],
+                                  "additionalProperties": false
+                                }
+                                """),
+                            jsonSchemaFormatDescription: null,
+                            jsonSchemaIsStrict: true),
+                }
+        };
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineTicketRoutingAgent(IConfiguration configuration, TicketingPlugin plugin) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelMini))
+        {
+            Instructions =
+                """
+                Determine how to route the given issue to the appropriate support team. 
+
+                Choose from the available teams and their functions:
+                - Windows Activation Support: Windows license activation issues
+                - Windows Support: Windows related issues
+                - Azure Support: Azure related issues
+                - Network Support: Network related issues
+                - Hardware Support: Hardware related issues
+                - Microsoft Office Support: Microsoft Office related issues
+                - General Support: General issues not related to the above categories
+                """,
+            Tools =
+            {
+                AIFunctionFactory.Create(plugin.GetTicket).AsOpenAIResponseTool(),
+            },
+            TextOptions =
+                new ResponseTextOptions
+                {
+                    TextFormat =
+                        ResponseTextFormat.CreateJsonSchemaFormat(
+                            "TaskEvaluation",
+                            BinaryData.FromString(
+                                """
+                                {
+                                  "type": "object",
+                                  "properties": {
+                                    "TeamName": {
+                                      "type": "string",
+                                      "description": "The name of the team to route the issue"
+                                    }
+                                  },
+                                  "required": ["TeamName"],
+                                  "additionalProperties": false
+                                }
+                                """),
+                            jsonSchemaFormatDescription: null,
+                            jsonSchemaIsStrict: true),
+                }
+        };
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineWindowsSupportAgent(IConfiguration configuration, TicketingPlugin plugin) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelMini))
+        {
+            Instructions =
+                """
+                Use your knowledge to work with the user to provide the best possible troubleshooting steps
+                for issues related to Windows operating system.
+
+                - Utilize the "Attempted Resolutions Steps" as a starting point for your troubleshooting.
+                - Never escalate without troubleshooting with the user.                
+                - If the user confirms that the issue is resolved, then the issue is resolved. 
+                - If the user reports that the issue persists, then escalate.
+
+                Issue: {{IssueDescription}}
+                Attempted Resolution Steps: {{AttemptedResolutionSteps}}
+                """,
+            StructuredInputs =
+            {
+                ["IssueDescription"] =
+                    new StructuredInputDefinition
+                    {
+                        IsRequired = false,
+                        DefaultValue = BinaryData.FromString(@"""unknown"""),
+                        Description = "A concise description of the issue.",
+                    },
+                ["AttemptedResolutionSteps"] =
+                    new StructuredInputDefinition
+                    {
+                        IsRequired = false,
+                        DefaultValue = BinaryData.FromString(@"""unknown"""),
+                        Description = "An outline of the steps taken to attempt resolution.",
+                    }
+            },
+            Tools =
+            {
+                AIFunctionFactory.Create(plugin.GetTicket).AsOpenAIResponseTool(),
+            },
+            TextOptions =
+                new ResponseTextOptions
+                {
+                    TextFormat =
+                        ResponseTextFormat.CreateJsonSchemaFormat(
+                            "TaskEvaluation",
+                            BinaryData.FromString(
+                                """
+                                {
+                                  "type": "object",
+                                  "properties": {
+                                    "IsResolved": {
+                                      "type": "boolean",
+                                      "description": "True if the user issue/ask has been resolved."
+                                    },
+                                    "NeedsEscalation": {
+                                      "type": "boolean",
+                                      "description": "True resolution could not be achieved and the issue/ask requires escalation."
+                                    },
+                                    "ResolutionSummary": {
+                                      "type": "string",
+                                      "description": "The summary of the steps that led to resolution."
+                                    }
+                                  },
+                                  "required": ["IsResolved", "NeedsEscalation", "ResolutionSummary"],
+                                  "additionalProperties": false
+                                }
+                                """),
+                            jsonSchemaFormatDescription: null,
+                            jsonSchemaIsStrict: true),
+                }
+        };
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineResolutionAgent(IConfiguration configuration, TicketingPlugin plugin) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelMini))
+        {
+            Instructions =
+                """
+                Resolve the following ticket in Azure DevOps.
+                Always include the resolution details.
+
+                - Ticket ID: #{{TicketId}}
+                - Resolution Summary: {{ResolutionSummary}}
+                """,
+            Tools =
+            {
+                AIFunctionFactory.Create(plugin.ResolveTicket).AsOpenAIResponseTool(),
+            },
+            StructuredInputs =
+            {
+                    ["TicketId"] =
+                        new StructuredInputDefinition
+                        {
+                            IsRequired = false,
+                            DefaultValue = BinaryData.FromString(@"""unknown"""),
+                            Description = "The identifier of the ticket being resolved.",
+                        },
+                    ["ResolutionSummary"] =
+                        new StructuredInputDefinition
+                        {
+                            IsRequired = false,
+                            DefaultValue = BinaryData.FromString(@"""unknown"""),
+                            Description = "The steps taken to resolve the issue.",
+                        }
+            }
+        };
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition TicketEscalationAgent(IConfiguration configuration, TicketingPlugin plugin) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelMini))
+        {
+            Instructions =
+                """
+                You escalate the provided issue to human support team by sending an email if the issue is not resolved.
+
+                Here are some additional details that might help:
+                - TicketId : {{TicketId}}
+                - IssueDescription : {{IssueDescription}}
+                - AttemptedResolutionSteps : {{AttemptedResolutionSteps}}
+
+                Before escalating, gather the user's email address for follow-up.
+                If not known, ask the user for their email address so that the support team can reach them when needed.
+
+                When sending the email, include the following details:
+                - To: support@contoso.com
+                - Cc: user's email address
+                - Subject of the email: "Support Ticket - {TicketId} - [Compact Issue Description]"
+                - Body: 
+                  - Issue description
+                  - Attempted resolution steps
+                  - User's email address
+                  - Any other relevant information from the conversation history
+
+                Assure the user that their issue will be resolved and provide them with a ticket ID for reference.
+                """,
+            Tools =
+            {
+                AIFunctionFactory.Create(plugin.GetTicket).AsOpenAIResponseTool(),
+                AIFunctionFactory.Create(plugin.SendNotification).AsOpenAIResponseTool(),
+            },
+            StructuredInputs =
+            {
+                ["TicketId"] =
+                    new StructuredInputDefinition
+                    {
+                        IsRequired = false,
+                        DefaultValue = BinaryData.FromString(@"""unknown"""),
+                        Description = "The identifier of the ticket being escalated.",
+                    },
+                ["IssueDescription"] =
+                    new StructuredInputDefinition
+                    {
+                        IsRequired = false,
+                        DefaultValue = BinaryData.FromString(@"""unknown"""),
+                        Description = "A concise description of the issue.",
+                    },
+                ["ResolutionSummary"] =
+                    new StructuredInputDefinition
+                    {
+                        IsRequired = false,
+                        DefaultValue = BinaryData.FromString(@"""unknown"""),
+                        Description = "An outline of the steps taken to attempt resolution.",
+                    }
+            },
+            TextOptions =
+                new ResponseTextOptions
+                {
+                    TextFormat =
+                        ResponseTextFormat.CreateJsonSchemaFormat(
+                            "TaskEvaluation",
+                            BinaryData.FromString(
+                                """
+                                {
+                                  "type": "object",
+                                  "properties": {
+                                    "IsComplete": {
+                                      "type": "boolean",
+                                      "description": "Has the email been sent and no more user input is required."
+                                    },
+                                    "UserMessage": {
+                                      "type": "string",
+                                      "description": "A natural language message to the user."
+                                    }
+                                  },
+                                  "required": ["IsComplete", "UserMessage"],
+                                  "additionalProperties": false
+                                }
+                                """),
+                            jsonSchemaFormatDescription: null,
+                            jsonSchemaIsStrict: true),
+                }
+        };
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/CustomerSupport/TicketingPlugin.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using System.ComponentModel;
+
+namespace Demo.Workflows.Declarative.CustomerSupport;
+
+internal sealed class TicketingPlugin
+{
+    private readonly Dictionary<string, TicketItem> _ticketStore = [];
+
+    [Description("Retrieve a ticket by identifier from Azure DevOps.")]
+    public TicketItem? GetTicket(string id)
+    {
+        Trace(nameof(GetTicket));
+
+        this._ticketStore.TryGetValue(id, out TicketItem? ticket);
+
+        return ticket;
+    }
+
+    [Description("Create a ticket in Azure DevOps and return its identifier.")]
+    public string CreateTicket(string subject, string description, string notes)
+    {
+        Trace(nameof(CreateTicket));
+
+        TicketItem ticket = new()
+        {
+            Subject = subject,
+            Description = description,
+            Notes = notes,
+            Id = Guid.NewGuid().ToString("N"),
+        };
+
+        this._ticketStore[ticket.Id] = ticket;
+
+        return ticket.Id;
+    }
+
+    [Description("Resolve an existing ticket in Azure DevOps given its identifier.")]
+    public void ResolveTicket(string id, string resolutionSummary)
+    {
+        Trace(nameof(ResolveTicket));
+
+        if (this._ticketStore.TryGetValue(id, out TicketItem? ticket))
+        {
+            ticket.Status = TicketStatus.Resolved;
+        }
+    }
+
+    [Description("Send an email notification to escalate ticket engagement.")]
+    public void SendNotification(string id, string email, string cc, string body)
+    {
+        Trace(nameof(SendNotification));
+    }
+
+    private static void Trace(string functionName)
+    {
+        Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.DarkMagenta;
+        try
+        {
+            Console.WriteLine($"\nFUNCTION: {functionName}");
+        }
+        finally
+        {
+            Console.ResetColor();
+        }
+    }
+
+    public enum TicketStatus
+    {
+        Open,
+        InProgress,
+        Resolved,
+        Closed,
+    }
+
+    public sealed class TicketItem
+    {
+        public TicketStatus Status { get; set; } = TicketStatus.Open;
+        public string Subject { get; init; } = string.Empty;
+        public string Id { get; init; } = string.Empty;
+        public string Description { get; init; } = string.Empty;
+        public string Notes { get; init; } = string.Empty;
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/DeepResearch/DeepResearch.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>true</InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>
+    <InjectSharedFoundryAgents>true</InjectSharedFoundryAgents>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+  
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Binder" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.EnvironmentVariables" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Json" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.UserSecrets" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Logging" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+  
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <None Include="$(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)..\..\..\..\..\..\workflow-samples\DeepResearch.yaml">
+      <CopyToOutputDirectory>Always</CopyToOutputDirectory>
+    </None>
+    <None Include="wttr.json">
+      <CopyToOutputDirectory>Always</CopyToOutputDirectory>
+    </None>
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/DeepResearch/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Azure.AI.Projects;
+using Azure.AI.Projects.OpenAI;
+using Azure.Identity;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration;
+using OpenAI.Responses;
+using Shared.Foundry;
+using Shared.Workflows;
+
+namespace Demo.Workflows.Declarative.DeepResearch;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Demonstrate a declarative workflow that accomplishes a task
+/// using the Magentic orchestration pattern developed by AutoGen.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// See the README.md file in the parent folder (../README.md) for detailed
+/// information about the configuration required to run this sample.
+/// </remarks>
+internal sealed class Program
+{
+    public static async Task Main(string[] args)
+    {
+        // Initialize configuration
+        IConfiguration configuration = Application.InitializeConfig();
+        Uri foundryEndpoint = new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryEndpoint));
+
+        // Ensure sample agents exist in Foundry.
+        await CreateAgentsAsync(foundryEndpoint, configuration);
+
+        // Get input from command line or console
+        string workflowInput = Application.GetInput(args);
+
+        // Create the workflow factory.  This class demonstrates how to initialize a
+        // declarative workflow from a YAML file. Once the workflow is created, it
+        // can be executed just like any regular workflow.
+        WorkflowFactory workflowFactory = new("DeepResearch.yaml", foundryEndpoint);
+
+        // Execute the workflow:  The WorkflowRunner demonstrates how to execute
+        // a workflow, handle the workflow events, and providing external input.
+        // This also includes the ability to checkpoint workflow state and how to
+        // resume execution.
+        WorkflowRunner runner = new();
+        await runner.ExecuteAsync(workflowFactory.CreateWorkflow, workflowInput);
+    }
+
+    private static async Task CreateAgentsAsync(Uri foundryEndpoint, IConfiguration configuration)
+    {
+        AIProjectClient aiProjectClient = new(foundryEndpoint, new AzureCliCredential());
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "ResearchAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineResearchAgent(configuration),
+            agentDescription: "Planner agent for DeepResearch workflow");
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "PlannerAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefinePlannerAgent(configuration),
+            agentDescription: "Planner agent for DeepResearch workflow");
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "ManagerAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineManagerAgent(configuration),
+            agentDescription: "Manager agent for DeepResearch workflow");
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "SummaryAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineSummaryAgent(configuration),
+            agentDescription: "Summary agent for DeepResearch workflow");
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "KnowledgeAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineKnowledgeAgent(configuration),
+            agentDescription: "Research agent for DeepResearch workflow");
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "CoderAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineCoderAgent(configuration),
+            agentDescription: "Coder agent for DeepResearch workflow");
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "WeatherAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineWeatherAgent(configuration),
+            agentDescription: "Weather agent for DeepResearch workflow");
+    }
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineResearchAgent(IConfiguration configuration) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelFull))
+        {
+            Instructions =
+                """
+                In order to help begin addressing the user request, please answer the following pre-survey to the best of your ability. 
+                Keep in mind that you are Ken Jennings-level with trivia, and Mensa-level with puzzles, so there should be a deep well to draw from.
+
+                Here is the pre-survey:
+
+                    1. Please list any specific facts or figures that are GIVEN in the request itself. It is possible that there are none.
+                    2. Please list any facts that may need to be looked up, and WHERE SPECIFICALLY they might be found. In some cases, authoritative sources are mentioned in the request itself.
+                    3. Please list any facts that may need to be derived (e.g., via logical deduction, simulation, or computation)
+                    4. Please list any facts that are recalled from memory, hunches, well-reasoned guesses, etc.
+
+                When answering this survey, keep in mind that 'facts' will typically be specific names, dates, statistics, etc. Your answer must only use the headings:
+
+                    1. GIVEN OR VERIFIED FACTS
+                    2. FACTS TO LOOK UP
+                    3. FACTS TO DERIVE
+                    4. EDUCATED GUESSES
+
+                DO NOT include any other headings or sections in your response. DO NOT list next steps or plans until asked to do so.
+                """,
+            Tools =
+            {
+                //AgentTool.CreateBingGroundingTool( // TODO: Use Bing Grounding when available
+                //    new BingGroundingSearchToolParameters(
+                //        [new BingGroundingSearchConfiguration(this.GetSetting(Settings.FoundryGroundingTool))]))
+            }
+        };
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefinePlannerAgent(IConfiguration configuration) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelMini))
+        {
+            Instructions = // TODO: Use Structured Inputs / Prompt Template
+                """
+                Your only job is to devise an efficient plan that identifies (by name) how a team member may contribute to addressing the user request.
+
+                Only select the following team which is listed as "- [Name]: [Description]"
+
+                - WeatherAgent: Able to retrieve weather information
+                - CoderAgent: Able to write and execute Python code
+                - KnowledgeAgent: Able to perform generic websearches
+
+                The plan must be a bullet point list must be in the form "- [AgentName]: [Specific action or task for that agent to perform]"
+  
+                Remember, there is no requirement to involve the entire team -- only select team member's whose particular expertise is required for this task.
+                """
+        };
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineManagerAgent(IConfiguration configuration) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelMini))
+        {
+            Instructions = // TODO: Use Structured Inputs / Prompt Template
+                """
+                Recall we have assembled the following team:
+
+                - KnowledgeAgent: Able to perform generic websearches
+                - CoderAgent: Able to write and execute Python code
+                - WeatherAgent: Able to retrieve weather information
+                                
+                To make progress on the request, please answer the following questions, including necessary reasoning:
+                - Is the request fully satisfied? (True if complete, or False if the original request has yet to be SUCCESSFULLY and FULLY addressed)
+                - Are we in a loop where we are repeating the same requests and / or getting the same responses from an agent multiple times? Loops can span multiple turns, and can include repeated actions like scrolling up or down more than a handful of times.
+                - Are we making forward progress? (True if just starting, or recent messages are adding value. False if recent messages show evidence of being stuck in a loop or if there is evidence of significant barriers to success such as the inability to read from a required file)
+                - Who should speak next? (select from: KnowledgeAgent, CoderAgent, WeatherAgent) 
+                - What instruction or question would you give this team member? (Phrase as if speaking directly to them, and include any specific information they may need)
+                """,
+            TextOptions =
+                new ResponseTextOptions
+                {
+                    TextFormat =
+                        ResponseTextFormat.CreateJsonSchemaFormat(
+                            "TaskEvaluation",
+                            BinaryData.FromString(
+                                """
+                                {
+                                  "type": "object",
+                                  "properties": {
+                                    "is_request_satisfied": {
+                                      "type": "object",
+                                      "properties": {
+                                        "reason": { "type": "string" },
+                                        "answer": { "type": "boolean" }
+                                      },
+                                      "required": ["reason", "answer"],
+                                      "additionalProperties": false
+                                    },
+                                    "is_in_loop": {
+                                      "type": "object",
+                                      "properties": {
+                                        "reason": { "type": "string" },
+                                        "answer": { "type": "boolean" }
+                                      },
+                                      "required": ["reason", "answer"],
+                                      "additionalProperties": false
+                                    },
+                                    "is_progress_being_made": {
+                                      "type": "object",
+                                      "properties": {
+                                        "reason": { "type": "string" },
+                                        "answer": { "type": "boolean" }
+                                      },
+                                      "required": ["reason", "answer"],
+                                      "additionalProperties": false
+                                    },
+                                    "next_speaker": {
+                                      "type": "object",
+                                      "properties": {
+                                        "reason": { "type": "string" },
+                                        "answer": {
+                                          "type": "string"
+                                        }
+                                      },
+                                      "required": ["reason", "answer"],
+                                      "additionalProperties": false
+                                    },
+                                    "instruction_or_question": {
+                                      "type": "object",
+                                      "properties": {
+                                        "reason": { "type": "string" },
+                                        "answer": { "type": "string" }
+                                      },
+                                      "required": ["reason", "answer"],
+                                      "additionalProperties": false
+                                    }
+                                  },
+                                  "required": ["is_request_satisfied", "is_in_loop", "is_progress_being_made", "next_speaker", "instruction_or_question"],
+                                  "additionalProperties": false
+                                }
+                                """),
+                            jsonSchemaFormatDescription: null,
+                            jsonSchemaIsStrict: true),
+                }
+        };
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineSummaryAgent(IConfiguration configuration) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelMini))
+        {
+            Instructions =
+                """
+                We have completed the task.
+
+                Based only on the conversation and without adding any new information,
+                synthesize the result of the conversation as a complete response to the user task.
+
+                The user will only ever see this last response and not the entire conversation,
+                so please ensure it is complete and self-contained.
+                """
+        };
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineKnowledgeAgent(IConfiguration configuration) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelMini))
+        {
+            Tools =
+            {
+                //AgentTool.CreateBingGroundingTool( // TODO: Use Bing Grounding when available
+                //    new BingGroundingSearchToolParameters(
+                //        [new BingGroundingSearchConfiguration(this.GetSetting(Settings.FoundryGroundingTool))]))
+            }
+        };
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineCoderAgent(IConfiguration configuration) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelMini))
+        {
+            Instructions =
+                """
+                You solve problem by writing and executing code.
+                """,
+            Tools =
+            {
+                ResponseTool.CreateCodeInterpreterTool(
+                    new(CodeInterpreterToolContainerConfiguration.CreateAutomaticContainerConfiguration()))
+            }
+        };
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineWeatherAgent(IConfiguration configuration) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelMini))
+        {
+            Instructions =
+                """
+                You are a weather expert.
+                """,
+            Tools =
+            {
+                AgentTool.CreateOpenApiTool(
+                    new OpenAPIFunctionDefinition(
+                        "weather-forecast",
+                        BinaryData.FromString(File.ReadAllText(Path.Combine(AppContext.BaseDirectory, "wttr.json"))),
+                        new OpenAPIAnonymousAuthenticationDetails()))
+            }
+        };
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/DeepResearch/wttr.json

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+{
+  "openapi": "3.1.0",
+  "info": {
+    "title": "Get weather data",
+    "description": "Retrieves current weather data for a location based on wttr.in.",
+    "version": "v1.0.0"
+  },
+  "servers": [
+    {
+      "url": "https://wttr.in"
+    }
+  ],
+  "paths": {
+    "/{location}": {
+      "get": {
+        "description": "Get weather information for a specific location",
+        "operationId": "GetCurrentWeather",
+        "parameters": [
+          {
+            "name": "location",
+            "in": "path",
+            "description": "City or location to retrieve the weather for",
+            "required": true,
+            "schema": {
+              "type": "string"
+            }
+          }
+        ],
+        "responses": {
+          "200": {
+            "description": "Successful response",
+            "content": {
+              "text/plain": {
+                "schema": {
+                  "type": "string"
+                }
+              }
+            }
+          },
+          "404": {
+            "description": "Location not found"
+          }
+        },
+        "deprecated": false
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "components": {
+    "schemas": {}
+  }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/ExecuteCode/ExecuteCode.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+    <UserSecretsId>5ee045b0-aea3-4f08-8d31-32d1a6f8fed0</UserSecretsId>
+    <NoWarn>$(NoWarn);CA1812</NoWarn>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>true</InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Binder" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.EnvironmentVariables" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Json" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.UserSecrets" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Logging" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+  
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/ExecuteCode/Generated.cs

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+// ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+// <auto-generated>
+//     This code was generated by a tool.
+// </auto-generated>
+// ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+#nullable enable
+#pragma warning disable IDE0005 // Extra using directive is ok.
+
+using System;
+using System.Collections;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Linq;
+using System.Threading;
+using System.Threading.Tasks;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.Kit;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.AI;
+
+namespace Demo.DeclarativeCode;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This class provides a factory method to create a <see cref="Workflow" /> instance.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// The workflow defined here was generated from a declarative workflow definition.
+/// Declarative workflows utilize Power FX for defining conditions and expressions.
+/// To learn more about Power FX, see:
+/// https://learn.microsoft.com/power-platform/power-fx/formula-reference-copilot-studio
+/// </remarks>
+public static class SampleWorkflowProvider
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// The root executor for a declarative workflow.
+    /// </summary>
+    internal sealed class WorkflowDemoRootExecutor<TInput>(
+        DeclarativeWorkflowOptions options,
+        Func<TInput, ChatMessage> inputTransform) :
+        RootExecutor<TInput>("workflow_demo_Root", options, inputTransform)
+        where TInput : notnull
+    {
+        protected override async ValueTask ExecuteAsync(TInput message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken)
+        {
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Invokes an agent to process messages and return a response within a conversation context.
+    /// </summary>
+    internal sealed class QuestionStudentExecutor(FormulaSession session, WorkflowAgentProvider agentProvider) : AgentExecutor(id: "question_student", session, agentProvider)
+    {
+        // <inheritdoc />
+        protected override async ValueTask<object?> ExecuteAsync(IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken)
+        {
+            string? agentName = "StudentAgent";
+
+            if (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(agentName))
+            {
+                throw new DeclarativeActionException($"Agent name must be defined: {this.Id}");
+            }
+
+            string? conversationId = await context.ReadStateAsync<string>(key: "ConversationId", scopeName: "System").ConfigureAwait(false);
+            bool autoSend = true;
+            IList<ChatMessage>? inputMessages = null;
+
+            AgentResponse agentResponse =
+                await InvokeAgentAsync(
+                    context,
+                    agentName,
+                    conversationId,
+                    autoSend,
+                    inputMessages,
+                    cancellationToken).ConfigureAwait(false);
+
+            if (autoSend)
+            {
+                await context.AddEventAsync(new AgentResponseEvent(this.Id, agentResponse)).ConfigureAwait(false);
+            }
+
+            return default;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Invokes an agent to process messages and return a response within a conversation context.
+    /// </summary>
+    internal sealed class QuestionTeacherExecutor(FormulaSession session, WorkflowAgentProvider agentProvider) : AgentExecutor(id: "question_teacher", session, agentProvider)
+    {
+        // <inheritdoc />
+        protected override async ValueTask<object?> ExecuteAsync(IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken)
+        {
+            string? agentName = "TeacherAgent";
+
+            if (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(agentName))
+            {
+                throw new DeclarativeActionException($"Agent name must be defined: {this.Id}");
+            }
+
+            string? conversationId = await context.ReadStateAsync<string>(key: "ConversationId", scopeName: "System").ConfigureAwait(false);
+            bool autoSend = false;
+            IList<ChatMessage>? inputMessages = null;
+
+            AgentResponse agentResponse =
+                await InvokeAgentAsync(
+                    context,
+                    agentName,
+                    conversationId,
+                    autoSend,
+                    inputMessages,
+                    cancellationToken).ConfigureAwait(false);
+
+            if (autoSend)
+            {
+                await context.AddEventAsync(new AgentResponseEvent(this.Id, agentResponse)).ConfigureAwait(false);
+            }
+
+            await context.QueueStateUpdateAsync(key: "TeacherResponse", value: agentResponse.Messages, scopeName: "Local").ConfigureAwait(false);
+
+            return default;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Assigns an evaluated expression, other variable, or literal value to the  "Local.TurnCount" variable.
+    /// </summary>
+    internal sealed class SetCountIncrementExecutor(FormulaSession session) : ActionExecutor(id: "set_count_increment", session)
+    {
+        // <inheritdoc />
+        protected override async ValueTask<object?> ExecuteAsync(IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken)
+        {
+            object? evaluatedValue = await context.EvaluateValueAsync<object>("Local.TurnCount + 1").ConfigureAwait(false);
+            await context.QueueStateUpdateAsync(key: "TurnCount", value: evaluatedValue, scopeName: "Local").ConfigureAwait(false);
+
+            return default;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Conditional branching similar to an if / elseif / elseif / else chain.
+    /// </summary>
+    internal sealed class CheckCompletionExecutor(FormulaSession session) : ActionExecutor(id: "check_completion", session)
+    {
+        // <inheritdoc />
+        protected override async ValueTask<object?> ExecuteAsync(IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken)
+        {
+            bool condition0 = await context.EvaluateValueAsync<bool>("""!IsBlank(Find("CONGRATULATIONS", Upper(Last(Local.TeacherResponse).Text)))""").ConfigureAwait(false);
+            if (condition0)
+            {
+                return "check_turn_done";
+            }
+
+            bool condition1 = await context.EvaluateValueAsync<bool>("Local.TurnCount < 4").ConfigureAwait(false);
+            if (condition1)
+            {
+                return "check_turn_count";
+            }
+
+            return "check_completionElseActions";
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Formats a message template and sends an activity event.
+    /// </summary>
+    internal sealed class SendactivityDoneExecutor(FormulaSession session) : ActionExecutor(id: "sendActivity_done", session)
+    {
+        // <inheritdoc />
+        protected override async ValueTask<object?> ExecuteAsync(IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken)
+        {
+            string activityText =
+                await context.FormatTemplateAsync(
+                    """
+                    GOLD STAR!
+                    """
+                );
+            AgentResponse response = new([new ChatMessage(ChatRole.Assistant, activityText)]);
+            await context.AddEventAsync(new AgentResponseEvent(this.Id, response)).ConfigureAwait(false);
+
+            return default;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Formats a message template and sends an activity event.
+    /// </summary>
+    internal sealed class SendactivityTiredExecutor(FormulaSession session) : ActionExecutor(id: "sendActivity_tired", session)
+    {
+        // <inheritdoc />
+        protected override async ValueTask<object?> ExecuteAsync(IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken)
+        {
+            string activityText =
+                await context.FormatTemplateAsync(
+                    """
+                    Let's try again later...
+                    """
+                );
+            AgentResponse response = new([new ChatMessage(ChatRole.Assistant, activityText)]);
+            await context.AddEventAsync(new AgentResponseEvent(this.Id, response)).ConfigureAwait(false);
+
+            return default;
+        }
+    }
+
+    public static Workflow CreateWorkflow<TInput>(
+        DeclarativeWorkflowOptions options,
+        Func<TInput, ChatMessage>? inputTransform = null)
+        where TInput : notnull
+    {
+        // Create root executor to initialize the workflow.
+        inputTransform ??= (message) => DeclarativeWorkflowBuilder.DefaultTransform(message);
+        WorkflowDemoRootExecutor<TInput> workflowDemoRoot = new(options, inputTransform);
+        DelegateExecutor workflowDemo = new(id: "workflow_demo", workflowDemoRoot.Session);
+        QuestionStudentExecutor questionStudent = new(workflowDemoRoot.Session, options.AgentProvider);
+        QuestionTeacherExecutor questionTeacher = new(workflowDemoRoot.Session, options.AgentProvider);
+        SetCountIncrementExecutor setCountIncrement = new(workflowDemoRoot.Session);
+        CheckCompletionExecutor checkCompletion = new(workflowDemoRoot.Session);
+        DelegateExecutor checkTurnDone = new(id: "check_turn_done", workflowDemoRoot.Session);
+        DelegateExecutor checkTurnCount = new(id: "check_turn_count", workflowDemoRoot.Session);
+        DelegateExecutor checkCompletionelseactions = new(id: "check_completionElseActions", workflowDemoRoot.Session);
+        DelegateExecutor checkTurnDoneactions = new(id: "check_turn_doneActions", workflowDemoRoot.Session);
+        SendactivityDoneExecutor sendActivityDone = new(workflowDemoRoot.Session);
+        DelegateExecutor checkTurnCountactions = new(id: "check_turn_countActions", workflowDemoRoot.Session);
+        DelegateExecutor gotoStudentAgent = new(id: "goto_student_agent", workflowDemoRoot.Session);
+        DelegateExecutor checkTurnCountRestart = new(id: "check_turn_count_Restart", workflowDemoRoot.Session);
+        SendactivityTiredExecutor sendActivityTired = new(workflowDemoRoot.Session);
+        DelegateExecutor checkTurnDonePost = new(id: "check_turn_done_Post", workflowDemoRoot.Session);
+        DelegateExecutor checkCompletionPost = new(id: "check_completion_Post", workflowDemoRoot.Session);
+        DelegateExecutor checkTurnCountPost = new(id: "check_turn_count_Post", workflowDemoRoot.Session);
+        DelegateExecutor checkTurnDoneactionsPost = new(id: "check_turn_doneActions_Post", workflowDemoRoot.Session);
+        DelegateExecutor gotoStudentAgentRestart = new(id: "goto_student_agent_Restart", workflowDemoRoot.Session);
+        DelegateExecutor checkTurnCountactionsPost = new(id: "check_turn_countActions_Post", workflowDemoRoot.Session);
+        DelegateExecutor checkCompletionelseactionsPost = new(id: "check_completionElseActions_Post", workflowDemoRoot.Session);
+
+        // Define the workflow builder
+        WorkflowBuilder builder = new(workflowDemoRoot);
+
+        // Connect executors
+        builder.AddEdge(workflowDemoRoot, workflowDemo);
+        builder.AddEdge(workflowDemo, questionStudent);
+        builder.AddEdge(questionStudent, questionTeacher);
+        builder.AddEdge(questionTeacher, setCountIncrement);
+        builder.AddEdge(setCountIncrement, checkCompletion);
+        builder.AddEdge(checkCompletion, checkTurnDone, (object? result) => ActionExecutor.IsMatch("check_turn_done", result));
+        builder.AddEdge(checkCompletion, checkTurnCount, (object? result) => ActionExecutor.IsMatch("check_turn_count", result));
+        builder.AddEdge(checkCompletion, checkCompletionelseactions, (object? result) => ActionExecutor.IsMatch("check_completionElseActions", result));
+        builder.AddEdge(checkTurnDone, checkTurnDoneactions);
+        builder.AddEdge(checkTurnDoneactions, sendActivityDone);
+        builder.AddEdge(checkTurnCount, checkTurnCountactions);
+        builder.AddEdge(checkTurnCountactions, gotoStudentAgent);
+        builder.AddEdge(gotoStudentAgent, questionStudent);
+        builder.AddEdge(checkTurnCountRestart, checkCompletionelseactions);
+        builder.AddEdge(checkCompletionelseactions, sendActivityTired);
+        builder.AddEdge(checkTurnDonePost, checkCompletionPost);
+        builder.AddEdge(checkTurnCountPost, checkCompletionPost);
+        builder.AddEdge(sendActivityDone, checkTurnDoneactionsPost);
+        builder.AddEdge(checkTurnDoneactionsPost, checkTurnDonePost);
+        builder.AddEdge(gotoStudentAgentRestart, checkTurnCountactionsPost);
+        builder.AddEdge(checkTurnCountactionsPost, checkTurnCountPost);
+        builder.AddEdge(sendActivityTired, checkCompletionelseactionsPost);
+        builder.AddEdge(checkCompletionelseactionsPost, checkCompletionPost);
+
+        // Build the workflow
+        return builder.Build(validateOrphans: false);
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/ExecuteCode/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+// Uncomment this to enable JSON checkpointing to the local file system.
+//#define CHECKPOINT_JSON
+
+using System.Reflection;
+using Azure.Identity;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration;
+using Shared.Workflows;
+
+namespace Demo.DeclarativeCode;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// HOW TO: Execute a declarative workflow that has been converted to code.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// <b>Configuration</b>
+/// Define FOUNDRY_PROJECT_ENDPOINT as a user-secret or environment variable that
+/// points to your Foundry project endpoint.
+/// </remarks>
+internal sealed class Program
+{
+    public static async Task Main(string[] args)
+    {
+        string? workflowInput = ParseWorkflowInput(args);
+
+        Program program = new(workflowInput);
+        await program.ExecuteAsync();
+    }
+
+    private async Task ExecuteAsync()
+    {
+        Notify("\nWORKFLOW: Starting...");
+
+        string input = this.GetWorkflowInput();
+
+        // Execute the workflow:  The WorkflowRunner demonstrates how to execute
+        // a workflow, handle the workflow events, and providing external input.
+        // This also includes the ability to checkpoint workflow state and how to
+        // resume execution.
+        await this.Runner.ExecuteAsync(this.CreateWorkflow, input);
+
+        Notify("\nWORKFLOW: Done!\n");
+    }
+
+    private Workflow CreateWorkflow()
+    {
+        // Use DeclarativeWorkflowBuilder to build a workflow based on a YAML file.
+        DeclarativeWorkflowOptions options =
+            new(new AzureAgentProvider(new Uri(this.FoundryEndpoint), new AzureCliCredential()))
+            {
+                Configuration = this.Configuration
+            };
+
+        // Use the generated provider to create a workflow instance.
+        return SampleWorkflowProvider.CreateWorkflow<string>(options);
+    }
+
+    private string? WorkflowInput { get; }
+    private string FoundryEndpoint { get; }
+    private IConfiguration Configuration { get; }
+    private WorkflowRunner Runner { get; }
+
+    private Program(string? workflowInput)
+    {
+        this.WorkflowInput = workflowInput;
+
+        this.Configuration = InitializeConfig();
+
+        this.FoundryEndpoint = this.Configuration[Application.Settings.FoundryEndpoint] ?? throw new InvalidOperationException($"Undefined configuration setting: {Application.Settings.FoundryEndpoint}");
+
+        this.Runner =
+            new()
+            {
+#if CHECKPOINT_JSON
+                // Use an json file checkpoint store that will persist checkpoints to the local file system.
+                UseJsonCheckpoints = true
+#else
+                // Use an in-memory checkpoint store that will not persist checkpoints beyond the lifetime of the process.
+                UseJsonCheckpoints = false
+#endif
+            };
+    }
+
+    private string GetWorkflowInput()
+    {
+        string? input = this.WorkflowInput;
+
+        try
+        {
+            Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.DarkGreen;
+
+            Console.Write("\nINPUT: ");
+
+            Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.White;
+
+            if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(input))
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine(input);
+                return input;
+            }
+            while (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(input))
+            {
+                input = Console.ReadLine();
+            }
+
+            return input.Trim();
+        }
+        finally
+        {
+            Console.ResetColor();
+        }
+    }
+
+    private static string? ParseWorkflowInput(string[] args)
+    {
+        return args?.FirstOrDefault();
+    }
+
+    // Load configuration from user-secrets
+    private static IConfigurationRoot InitializeConfig() =>
+        new ConfigurationBuilder()
+            .AddUserSecrets(Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly())
+            .AddEnvironmentVariables()
+            .Build();
+
+    private static void Notify(string message)
+    {
+        Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.Cyan;
+        try
+        {
+            Console.WriteLine(message);
+        }
+        finally
+        {
+            Console.ResetColor();
+        }
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/ExecuteWorkflow/ExecuteWorkflow.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+    <NoWarn>$(NoWarn);CA1812</NoWarn>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>true</InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Binder" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.EnvironmentVariables" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Json" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.UserSecrets" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Logging" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+  
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/ExecuteWorkflow/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+// Uncomment this to enable JSON checkpointing to the local file system.
+//#define CHECKPOINT_JSON
+
+using System.Diagnostics;
+using System.Reflection;
+using Azure.Identity;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.AI;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration;
+using Shared.Workflows;
+
+namespace Demo.DeclarativeWorkflow;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// HOW TO: Create a workflow from a declarative (yaml based) definition.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// <b>Configuration</b>
+/// Define FOUNDRY_PROJECT_ENDPOINT as a user-secret or environment variable that
+/// points to your Foundry project endpoint.
+/// <b>Usage</b>
+/// Provide the path to the workflow definition file as the first argument.
+/// All other arguments are intepreted as a queue of inputs.
+/// When no input is queued, interactive input is requested from the console.
+/// </remarks>
+internal sealed class Program
+{
+    public static async Task Main(string[] args)
+    {
+        string? workflowFile = ParseWorkflowFile(args);
+        if (workflowFile is null)
+        {
+            Notify("\nUsage: DeclarativeWorkflow <workflow-file> [<input>]\n");
+            return;
+        }
+
+        string? workflowInput = ParseWorkflowInput(args);
+
+        Program program = new(workflowFile, workflowInput);
+        await program.ExecuteAsync();
+    }
+
+    private async Task ExecuteAsync()
+    {
+        // Read and parse the declarative workflow.
+        Notify($"\nWORKFLOW: Parsing {Path.GetFullPath(this.WorkflowFile)}");
+
+        Stopwatch timer = Stopwatch.StartNew();
+
+        Workflow workflow = this.CreateWorkflow();
+
+        Notify($"\nWORKFLOW: Defined {timer.Elapsed}");
+
+        Notify("\nWORKFLOW: Starting...");
+
+        string input = this.GetWorkflowInput();
+
+        // Execute the workflow:  The WorkflowRunner demonstrates how to execute
+        // a workflow, handle the workflow events, and providing external input.
+        // This also includes the ability to checkpoint workflow state and how to
+        // resume execution.
+        await this.Runner.ExecuteAsync(this.CreateWorkflow, input);
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Create the workflow from the declarative YAML.  Includes definition of the
+    /// <see cref="DeclarativeWorkflowOptions" /> and the associated <see cref="WorkflowAgentProvider"/>.
+    /// </summary>
+    private Workflow CreateWorkflow()
+    {
+        // Create the agent provider that will service agent requests within the workflow.
+        AzureAgentProvider agentProvider = new(new Uri(this.FoundryEndpoint), new AzureCliCredential())
+        {
+            // Functions included here will be auto-executed by the framework.
+            Functions = this.Functions
+        };
+
+        // Define the workflow options.
+        DeclarativeWorkflowOptions options =
+            new(agentProvider)
+            {
+                Configuration = this.Configuration,
+                //ConversationId = null, // Assign to continue a conversation
+                //LoggerFactory = null, // Assign to enable logging
+            };
+
+        // Use DeclarativeWorkflowBuilder to build a workflow based on a YAML file.
+        return DeclarativeWorkflowBuilder.Build<string>(this.WorkflowFile, options);
+    }
+
+    private string WorkflowFile { get; }
+    private string? WorkflowInput { get; }
+    private string FoundryEndpoint { get; }
+    private IConfiguration Configuration { get; }
+    private WorkflowRunner Runner { get; }
+    private IList<AIFunction> Functions { get; }
+
+    private Program(string workflowFile, string? workflowInput)
+    {
+        this.WorkflowFile = workflowFile;
+        this.WorkflowInput = workflowInput;
+
+        this.Configuration = InitializeConfig();
+
+        this.FoundryEndpoint = this.Configuration[Application.Settings.FoundryEndpoint] ?? throw new InvalidOperationException($"Undefined configuration setting: {Application.Settings.FoundryEndpoint}");
+
+        this.Functions =
+            [
+                // Manually define any custom functions that may be required by agents within the workflow.
+                // By default, this sample does not include any functions.
+                //AIFunctionFactory.Create(),
+            ];
+
+        this.Runner =
+            new(this.Functions)
+            {
+#if CHECKPOINT_JSON
+                // Use an json file checkpoint store that will persist checkpoints to the local file system.
+                UseJsonCheckpoints = true
+#else
+                // Use an in-memory checkpoint store that will not persist checkpoints beyond the lifetime of the process.
+                UseJsonCheckpoints = false
+#endif
+            };
+    }
+
+    private static string? ParseWorkflowFile(string[] args)
+    {
+        string? workflowFile = args.FirstOrDefault();
+        if (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(workflowFile))
+        {
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        if (!File.Exists(workflowFile) && !Path.IsPathFullyQualified(workflowFile))
+        {
+            string? repoFolder = GetRepoFolder();
+            if (repoFolder is not null)
+            {
+                workflowFile = Path.Combine(repoFolder, "workflow-samples", workflowFile);
+                workflowFile = Path.ChangeExtension(workflowFile, ".yaml");
+            }
+        }
+
+        if (!File.Exists(workflowFile))
+        {
+            throw new InvalidOperationException($"Unable to locate workflow: {Path.GetFullPath(workflowFile)}.");
+        }
+
+        return workflowFile;
+
+        static string? GetRepoFolder()
+        {
+            DirectoryInfo? current = new(Directory.GetCurrentDirectory());
+
+            while (current is not null)
+            {
+                if (Directory.Exists(Path.Combine(current.FullName, ".git")))
+                {
+                    return current.FullName;
+                }
+
+                current = current.Parent;
+            }
+
+            return null;
+        }
+    }
+
+    private string GetWorkflowInput()
+    {
+        string? input = this.WorkflowInput;
+
+        try
+        {
+            Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.DarkGreen;
+
+            Console.Write("\nINPUT: ");
+
+            Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.White;
+
+            if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(input))
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine(input);
+                return input;
+            }
+            while (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(input))
+            {
+                input = Console.ReadLine();
+            }
+
+            return input.Trim();
+        }
+        finally
+        {
+            Console.ResetColor();
+        }
+    }
+
+    private static string? ParseWorkflowInput(string[] args)
+    {
+        if (args.Length == 0)
+        {
+            return null;
+        }
+
+        string[] workflowInput = [.. args.Skip(1)];
+
+        return workflowInput.FirstOrDefault();
+    }
+
+    // Load configuration from user-secrets
+    private static IConfigurationRoot InitializeConfig() =>
+        new ConfigurationBuilder()
+            .AddUserSecrets(Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly())
+            .AddEnvironmentVariables()
+            .Build();
+
+    private static void Notify(string message)
+    {
+        Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.Cyan;
+        try
+        {
+            Console.WriteLine(message);
+        }
+        finally
+        {
+            Console.ResetColor();
+        }
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/FunctionTools/FunctionTools.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>true</InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>
+    <InjectSharedFoundryAgents>true</InjectSharedFoundryAgents>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Binder" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.EnvironmentVariables" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Json" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.UserSecrets" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Logging" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+  
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <None Include="FunctionTools.yaml">
+      <CopyToOutputDirectory>Always</CopyToOutputDirectory>
+    </None>
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/FunctionTools/FunctionTools.yaml

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+#
+# This workflow demonstrates an agent that requires tool approval
+# in a loop responding to user input.
+#
+# Example input: 
+# What is the soup of the day?
+#
+kind: Workflow
+trigger:
+
+  kind: OnConversationStart
+  id: workflow_demo
+  actions:
+
+    - kind: InvokeAzureAgent
+      id: invoke_search
+      conversationId: =System.ConversationId
+      agent:
+        name: MenuAgent
+      input:
+        externalLoop:
+          when: =Upper(System.LastMessage.Text) <> "EXIT"

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/FunctionTools/MenuPlugin.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using System.ComponentModel;
+
+namespace Demo.Workflows.Declarative.FunctionTools;
+
+#pragma warning disable CA1822 // Mark members as static
+
+public sealed class MenuPlugin
+{
+    [Description("Provides a list items on the menu.")]
+    public MenuItem[] GetMenu()
+    {
+        return s_menuItems;
+    }
+
+    [Description("Provides a list of specials from the menu.")]
+    public MenuItem[] GetSpecials()
+    {
+        return [.. s_menuItems.Where(i => i.IsSpecial)];
+    }
+
+    [Description("Provides the price of the requested menu item.")]
+    public float? GetItemPrice(
+        [Description("The name of the menu item.")]
+        string name)
+    {
+        return s_menuItems.FirstOrDefault(i => i.Name.Equals(name, StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))?.Price;
+    }
+
+    private static readonly MenuItem[] s_menuItems =
+        [
+            new()
+            {
+                Category = "Soup",
+                Name = "Clam Chowder",
+                Price = 4.95f,
+                IsSpecial = true,
+            },
+            new()
+            {
+                Category = "Soup",
+                Name = "Tomato Soup",
+                Price = 4.95f,
+                IsSpecial = false,
+            },
+            new()
+            {
+                Category = "Salad",
+                Name = "Cobb Salad",
+                Price = 9.99f,
+            },
+            new()
+            {
+                Category = "Salad",
+                Name = "House Salad",
+                Price = 4.95f,
+            },
+            new()
+            {
+                Category = "Drink",
+                Name = "Chai Tea",
+                Price = 2.95f,
+                IsSpecial = true,
+            },
+            new()
+            {
+                Category = "Drink",
+                Name = "Soda",
+                Price = 1.95f,
+            },
+        ];
+
+    public sealed class MenuItem
+    {
+        public string Category { get; init; } = string.Empty;
+        public string Name { get; init; } = string.Empty;
+        public float Price { get; init; }
+        public bool IsSpecial { get; init; }
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/FunctionTools/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Azure.AI.Projects;
+using Azure.AI.Projects.OpenAI;
+using Azure.Identity;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.AI;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration;
+using OpenAI.Responses;
+using Shared.Foundry;
+using Shared.Workflows;
+
+namespace Demo.Workflows.Declarative.FunctionTools;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Demonstrate a workflow that responds to user input using an agent who
+/// with function tools assigned.  Exits the loop when the user enters "exit".
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// See the README.md file in the parent folder (../README.md) for detailed
+/// information about the configuration required to run this sample.
+/// </remarks>
+internal sealed class Program
+{
+    public static async Task Main(string[] args)
+    {
+        // Initialize configuration
+        IConfiguration configuration = Application.InitializeConfig();
+        Uri foundryEndpoint = new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryEndpoint));
+
+        // Ensure sample agents exist in Foundry.
+        MenuPlugin menuPlugin = new();
+        AIFunction[] functions =
+            [
+                AIFunctionFactory.Create(menuPlugin.GetMenu),
+                AIFunctionFactory.Create(menuPlugin.GetSpecials),
+                AIFunctionFactory.Create(menuPlugin.GetItemPrice),
+            ];
+
+        await CreateAgentAsync(foundryEndpoint, configuration, functions);
+
+        // Get input from command line or console
+        string workflowInput = Application.GetInput(args);
+
+        // Create the workflow factory.  This class demonstrates how to initialize a
+        // declarative workflow from a YAML file. Once the workflow is created, it
+        // can be executed just like any regular workflow.
+        WorkflowFactory workflowFactory = new("FunctionTools.yaml", foundryEndpoint);
+
+        // Execute the workflow:  The WorkflowRunner demonstrates how to execute
+        // a workflow, handle the workflow events, and providing external input.
+        // This also includes the ability to checkpoint workflow state and how to
+        // resume execution.
+        WorkflowRunner runner = new(functions) { UseJsonCheckpoints = true };
+        await runner.ExecuteAsync(workflowFactory.CreateWorkflow, workflowInput);
+    }
+
+    private static async Task CreateAgentAsync(Uri foundryEndpoint, IConfiguration configuration, AIFunction[] functions)
+    {
+        AIProjectClient aiProjectClient = new(foundryEndpoint, new AzureCliCredential());
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "MenuAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineMenuAgent(configuration, functions),
+            agentDescription: "Provides information about the restaurant menu");
+    }
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineMenuAgent(IConfiguration configuration, AIFunction[] functions)
+    {
+        PromptAgentDefinition agentDefinition =
+            new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelMini))
+            {
+                Instructions =
+                    """
+                    Answer the users questions on the menu.
+                    For questions or input that do not require searching the documentation, inform the
+                    user that you can only answer questions what's on the menu.
+                    """
+            };
+
+        foreach (AIFunction function in functions)
+        {
+            agentDefinition.Tools.Add(function.AsOpenAIResponseTool());
+        }
+
+        return agentDefinition;
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/GenerateCode/GenerateCode.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+    <UserSecretsId>5ee045b0-aea3-4f08-8d31-32d1a6f8fed0</UserSecretsId>
+    <NoWarn>$(NoWarn);CA1812</NoWarn>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <InjectSharedThrow>true</InjectSharedThrow>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Binder" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.EnvironmentVariables" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Json" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.UserSecrets" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Logging" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+  
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/GenerateCode/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using System.Diagnostics;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative;
+
+namespace Demo.DeclarativeEject;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// HOW TO: Convert a workflow from a declartive (yaml based) definition to code.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// <b>Usage</b>
+/// Provide the path to the workflow definition file as the first argument.
+/// All other arguments are intepreted as a queue of inputs.
+/// When no input is queued, interactive input is requested from the console.
+/// </remarks>
+internal sealed class Program
+{
+    public static void Main(string[] args)
+    {
+        Program program = new(args);
+        program.Execute();
+    }
+
+    private void Execute()
+    {
+        // Read and parse the declarative workflow.
+        Notify($"WORKFLOW: Parsing {Path.GetFullPath(this.WorkflowFile)}");
+
+        Stopwatch timer = Stopwatch.StartNew();
+
+        // Use DeclarativeWorkflowBuilder to generate code based on a YAML file.
+        string code =
+            DeclarativeWorkflowBuilder.Eject(
+                this.WorkflowFile,
+                DeclarativeWorkflowLanguage.CSharp,
+                workflowNamespace: "Demo.DeclarativeCode",
+                workflowPrefix: "Sample");
+
+        Notify($"\nWORKFLOW: Defined {timer.Elapsed}\n");
+
+        Console.WriteLine(code);
+    }
+
+    private const string DefaultWorkflow = "Marketing.yaml";
+
+    private string WorkflowFile { get; }
+
+    private Program(string[] args)
+    {
+        this.WorkflowFile = ParseWorkflowFile(args);
+    }
+
+    private static string ParseWorkflowFile(string[] args)
+    {
+        string workflowFile = args.FirstOrDefault() ?? DefaultWorkflow;
+
+        if (!File.Exists(workflowFile) && !Path.IsPathFullyQualified(workflowFile))
+        {
+            string? repoFolder = GetRepoFolder();
+            if (repoFolder is not null)
+            {
+                workflowFile = Path.Combine(repoFolder, "workflow-samples", workflowFile);
+                workflowFile = Path.ChangeExtension(workflowFile, ".yaml");
+            }
+        }
+
+        if (!File.Exists(workflowFile))
+        {
+            throw new InvalidOperationException($"Unable to locate workflow: {Path.GetFullPath(workflowFile)}.");
+        }
+
+        return workflowFile;
+
+        static string? GetRepoFolder()
+        {
+            DirectoryInfo? current = new(Directory.GetCurrentDirectory());
+
+            while (current is not null)
+            {
+                if (Directory.Exists(Path.Combine(current.FullName, ".git")))
+                {
+                    return current.FullName;
+                }
+
+                current = current.Parent;
+            }
+
+            return null;
+        }
+    }
+
+    private static void Notify(string message)
+    {
+        Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.Cyan;
+        try
+        {
+            Console.WriteLine(message);
+        }
+        finally
+        {
+            Console.ResetColor();
+        }
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/HostedWorkflow/HostedWorkflow.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+    <NoWarn>$(NoWarn);CA1812</NoWarn>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>true</InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>
+    <InjectSharedFoundryAgents>true</InjectSharedFoundryAgents>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Binder" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.EnvironmentVariables" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Json" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.UserSecrets" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Logging" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+  
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <None Include="$(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)..\..\..\..\..\..\workflow-samples\MathChat.yaml">
+      <CopyToOutputDirectory>Always</CopyToOutputDirectory>
+    </None>
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/HostedWorkflow/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+// Uncomment this to enable JSON checkpointing to the local file system.
+//#define CHECKPOINT_JSON
+
+using Azure.AI.Projects;
+using Azure.AI.Projects.OpenAI;
+using Azure.Identity;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.AI;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration;
+using Shared.Foundry;
+using Shared.Workflows;
+
+namespace Demo.DeclarativeWorkflow;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// %%% COMMENT
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// <b>Configuration</b>
+/// Define FOUNDRY_PROJECT_ENDPOINT as a user-secret or environment variable that
+/// points to your Foundry project endpoint.
+/// <b>Usage</b>
+/// Provide the path to the workflow definition file as the first argument.
+/// All other arguments are intepreted as a queue of inputs.
+/// When no input is queued, interactive input is requested from the console.
+/// </remarks>
+internal sealed class Program
+{
+    public static async Task Main(string[] args)
+    {
+        // Initialize configuration
+        IConfiguration configuration = Application.InitializeConfig();
+        Uri foundryEndpoint = new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryEndpoint));
+
+        // Create the agent service client
+        AIProjectClient aiProjectClient = new(foundryEndpoint, new AzureCliCredential());
+
+        // Ensure sample agents exist in Foundry.
+        await CreateAgentsAsync(aiProjectClient, configuration);
+
+        // Ensure workflow agent exists in Foundry.
+        AgentVersion agentVersion = await CreateWorkflowAsync(aiProjectClient, configuration);
+
+        string workflowInput = GetWorkflowInput(args);
+
+        AIAgent agent = aiProjectClient.AsAIAgent(agentVersion);
+
+        AgentThread thread = await agent.GetNewThreadAsync();
+
+        ProjectConversation conversation =
+            await aiProjectClient
+                .GetProjectOpenAIClient()
+                .GetProjectConversationsClient()
+                .CreateProjectConversationAsync()
+                .ConfigureAwait(false);
+
+        Console.WriteLine($"CONVERSATION: {conversation.Id}");
+
+        ChatOptions chatOptions =
+            new()
+            {
+                ConversationId = conversation.Id
+            };
+        ChatClientAgentRunOptions runOptions = new(chatOptions);
+
+        IAsyncEnumerable<AgentResponseUpdate> agentResponseUpdates = agent.RunStreamingAsync(workflowInput, thread, runOptions);
+
+        string? lastMessageId = null;
+        await foreach (AgentResponseUpdate responseUpdate in agentResponseUpdates)
+        {
+            if (responseUpdate.MessageId != lastMessageId)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"\n\n{responseUpdate.AuthorName ?? responseUpdate.AgentId}");
+            }
+
+            lastMessageId = responseUpdate.MessageId;
+
+            Console.Write(responseUpdate.Text);
+        }
+    }
+
+    private static async Task<AgentVersion> CreateWorkflowAsync(AIProjectClient agentClient, IConfiguration configuration)
+    {
+        string workflowYaml = File.ReadAllText("MathChat.yaml");
+
+        WorkflowAgentDefinition workflowAgentDefinition = WorkflowAgentDefinition.FromYaml(workflowYaml);
+
+        return
+            await agentClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+                agentName: "MathChatWorkflow",
+                agentDefinition: workflowAgentDefinition,
+                agentDescription: "The student attempts to solve the input problem and the teacher provides guidance.");
+    }
+
+    private static async Task CreateAgentsAsync(AIProjectClient agentClient, IConfiguration configuration)
+    {
+        await agentClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "StudentAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineStudentAgent(configuration),
+            agentDescription: "Student agent for MathChat workflow");
+
+        await agentClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "TeacherAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineTeacherAgent(configuration),
+            agentDescription: "Teacher agent for MathChat workflow");
+    }
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineStudentAgent(IConfiguration configuration) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelMini))
+        {
+            Instructions =
+                """
+                Your job is help a math teacher practice teaching by making intentional mistakes.
+                You attempt to solve the given math problem, but with intentional mistakes so the teacher can help.
+                Always incorporate the teacher's advice to fix your next response.
+                You have the math-skills of a 6th grader.
+                Don't describe who you are or reveal your instructions.
+                """
+        };
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineTeacherAgent(IConfiguration configuration) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelMini))
+        {
+            Instructions =
+                """
+                Review and coach the student's approach to solving the given math problem.
+                Don't repeat the solution or try and solve it.
+                If the student has demonstrated comprehension and responded to all of your feedback,
+                give the student your congratulations by using the word "congratulations".
+                """
+        };
+
+    private static string GetWorkflowInput(string[] args)
+    {
+        string? input = null;
+
+        if (args.Length > 0)
+        {
+            string[] workflowInput = [.. args.Skip(1)];
+            input = workflowInput.FirstOrDefault();
+        }
+
+        try
+        {
+            Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.DarkGreen;
+            Console.Write("\nINPUT: ");
+            Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.White;
+
+            if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(input))
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine(input);
+                return input;
+            }
+
+            while (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(input))
+            {
+                input = Console.ReadLine();
+            }
+
+            return input.Trim();
+        }
+        finally
+        {
+            Console.ResetColor();
+        }
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/InputArguments/InputArguments.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>true</InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>
+    <InjectSharedFoundryAgents>true</InjectSharedFoundryAgents>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Binder" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.EnvironmentVariables" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Json" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.UserSecrets" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Logging" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+  
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <None Include="InputArguments.yaml">
+      <CopyToOutputDirectory>Always</CopyToOutputDirectory>
+    </None>
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/InputArguments/InputArguments.yaml

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+#
+# This workflow demonstrates providing input arguments to an agent.
+#
+# Example input: 
+# I'd like to go on vacation.
+#
+kind: Workflow
+trigger:
+
+  kind: OnConversationStart
+  id: workflow_demo
+  actions:
+
+    # Capture the original user message for input to the location-aware agent
+    - kind: SetVariable
+      id: set_count_increment
+      variable: Local.InputMessage
+      value: =System.LastMessage
+
+    # Invoke the triage agent to determine location requirements
+    - kind: InvokeAzureAgent
+      id: solicit_input
+      conversationId: =System.ConversationId
+      agent:
+        name: LocationTriageAgent
+      input:
+        messages: =Local.ActionMessage
+      output:
+        messages: Local.TriageResponse
+
+    # Request input from the user based on the triage response
+    - kind: RequestExternalInput
+      id: request_requirements
+      variable: Local.NextInput
+
+    # Capture the most recent interaction for evaluation
+    - kind: SetTextVariable
+      id: set_status_message
+      variable: Local.LocationStatusInput
+      value: |-
+          AGENT - {MessageText(Local.TriageResponse)}
+
+          USER - {MessageText(Local.NextInput)}
+
+    # Evaluate the status of the location triage
+    - kind: InvokeAzureAgent
+      id: evaluate_location
+      agent:
+        name: LocationCaptureAgent
+      input:
+        messages: =UserMessage(Local.LocationStatusInput)
+      output:
+        responseObject: Local.LocationResponse
+
+    # Determine if the location information is complete
+    - kind: ConditionGroup
+      id: check_completion
+      conditions:
+
+        - condition: |-
+            =Local.LocationResponse.is_location_defined = false Or
+             Local.LocationResponse.is_location_confirmed = false
+          id: check_done
+          actions:
+
+            # Capture the action message for input to the triage agent
+            - kind: SetVariable
+              id: set_next_message
+              variable: Local.ActionMessage
+              value: =AgentMessage(Local.LocationResponse.action)
+
+            - kind: GotoAction
+              id: goto_solicit_input
+              actionId: solicit_input
+
+      elseActions:
+
+    # Create a new conversation so the prior context does not interfere
+    - kind: CreateConversation
+      id: conversation_location
+      conversationId: Local.LocationConversationId
+
+    # Invoke the location-aware agent with the location argument
+    # and loop until the user types "EXIT"
+    - kind: InvokeAzureAgent
+      id: location_response
+      conversationId: =Local.LocationConversationId
+      agent:
+        name: LocationAwareAgent
+      input:
+        messages: =Local.InputMessage
+        arguments:
+          location: =Local.LocationResponse.place
+        externalLoop:
+          when: =Upper(System.LastMessage.Text) <> "EXIT"
+      output:
+        autoSend: true

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/InputArguments/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Azure.AI.Projects;
+using Azure.AI.Projects.OpenAI;
+using Azure.Identity;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration;
+using OpenAI.Responses;
+using Shared.Foundry;
+using Shared.Workflows;
+
+namespace Demo.Workflows.Declarative.InputArguments;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Demonstrate a workflow that consumes input arguments to dynamically enhance the agent
+/// instructions.  Exits the loop when the user enters "exit".
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// See the README.md file in the parent folder (../README.md) for detailed
+/// information about the configuration required to run this sample.
+/// </remarks>
+internal sealed class Program
+{
+    public static async Task Main(string[] args)
+    {
+        // Initialize configuration
+        IConfiguration configuration = Application.InitializeConfig();
+        Uri foundryEndpoint = new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryEndpoint));
+
+        // Ensure sample agents exist in Foundry.
+        await CreateAgentAsync(foundryEndpoint, configuration);
+
+        // Get input from command line or console
+        string workflowInput = Application.GetInput(args);
+
+        // Create the workflow factory.  This class demonstrates how to initialize a
+        // declarative workflow from a YAML file. Once the workflow is created, it
+        // can be executed just like any regular workflow.
+        WorkflowFactory workflowFactory = new("InputArguments.yaml", foundryEndpoint);
+
+        // Execute the workflow:  The WorkflowRunner demonstrates how to execute
+        // a workflow, handle the workflow events, and providing external input.
+        // This also includes the ability to checkpoint workflow state and how to
+        // resume execution.
+        WorkflowRunner runner = new();
+        await runner.ExecuteAsync(workflowFactory.CreateWorkflow, workflowInput);
+    }
+
+    private static async Task CreateAgentAsync(Uri foundryEndpoint, IConfiguration configuration)
+    {
+        AIProjectClient aiProjectClient = new(foundryEndpoint, new AzureCliCredential());
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "LocationTriageAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineLocationTriageAgent(configuration),
+            agentDescription: "Chats with the user to solicit a location of interest.");
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "LocationCaptureAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineLocationCaptureAgent(configuration),
+            agentDescription: "Evaluate the status of soliciting the location.");
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "LocationAwareAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineLocationAwareAgent(configuration),
+            agentDescription: "Chats with the user with location awareness.");
+    }
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineLocationTriageAgent(IConfiguration configuration) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelMini))
+        {
+            Instructions =
+                """
+                Your only job is to solicit a location from the user.
+
+                Always repeat back the location when addressing the user, except when it is not known.
+                """
+        };
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineLocationCaptureAgent(IConfiguration configuration) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelMini))
+        {
+            Instructions =
+                """
+                Request a location from the user.  This location could be their own location
+                or perhaps a location they are interested in.
+
+                City level precision is sufficient.
+
+                If extrapolating region and country, confirm you have it right.
+                """,
+            TextOptions =
+                new ResponseTextOptions
+                {
+                    TextFormat =
+                        ResponseTextFormat.CreateJsonSchemaFormat(
+                            "TaskEvaluation",
+                            BinaryData.FromString(
+                                """
+                                {
+                                  "type": "object",
+                                  "properties": {
+                                    "place": {
+                                      "type": "string",
+                                      "description": "Captures only your understanding of the location specified by the user without explanation, or 'unknown' if not yet defined."
+                                    },
+                                    "action": {
+                                      "type": "string",
+                                      "description": "The instruction for the next action to take regarding the need for additional detail or confirmation."
+                                    },
+                                    "is_location_defined": {
+                                      "type": "boolean",
+                                      "description": "True if the user location is understood."
+                                    },
+                                    "is_location_confirmed": {
+                                      "type": "boolean",
+                                      "description": "True if the user location is confirmed.  An unambiguous location may be implicitly confirmed without explicit user confirmation."
+                                    }
+                                  },
+                                  "required": ["place", "action", "is_location_defined", "is_location_confirmed"],
+                                  "additionalProperties": false
+                                }
+                                """),
+                            jsonSchemaFormatDescription: null,
+                            jsonSchemaIsStrict: true),
+                }
+        };
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineLocationAwareAgent(IConfiguration configuration) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelMini))
+        {
+            // Parameterized instructions reference the "location" input argument.
+            Instructions =
+                """
+                Talk to the user about their request.
+                Their request is related to a specific location: {{location}}.
+                """,
+            StructuredInputs =
+            {
+                ["location"] =
+                    new StructuredInputDefinition
+                    {
+                        IsRequired = false,
+                        DefaultValue = BinaryData.FromString(@"""unknown"""),
+                        Description = "The user's location",
+                    }
+            }
+        };
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/Marketing/Marketing.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>true</InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>
+    <InjectSharedFoundryAgents>true</InjectSharedFoundryAgents>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Binder" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.EnvironmentVariables" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Json" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.UserSecrets" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Logging" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+  
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <None Include="$(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)..\..\..\..\..\..\workflow-samples\Marketing.yaml">
+      <CopyToOutputDirectory>Always</CopyToOutputDirectory>
+    </None>
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/Marketing/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Azure.AI.Projects;
+using Azure.AI.Projects.OpenAI;
+using Azure.Identity;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration;
+using Shared.Foundry;
+using Shared.Workflows;
+
+namespace Demo.Workflows.Declarative.Marketing;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Demonstrate a declarative workflow with three agents (Analyst, Writer, Editor)
+/// sequentially engaging in a task.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// See the README.md file in the parent folder (../README.md) for detailed
+/// information about the configuration required to run this sample.
+/// </remarks>
+internal sealed class Program
+{
+    public static async Task Main(string[] args)
+    {
+        // Initialize configuration
+        IConfiguration configuration = Application.InitializeConfig();
+        Uri foundryEndpoint = new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryEndpoint));
+
+        // Ensure sample agents exist in Foundry.
+        await CreateAgentsAsync(foundryEndpoint, configuration);
+
+        // Get input from command line or console
+        string workflowInput = Application.GetInput(args);
+
+        // Create the workflow factory.  This class demonstrates how to initialize a
+        // declarative workflow from a YAML file. Once the workflow is created, it
+        // can be executed just like any regular workflow.
+        WorkflowFactory workflowFactory = new("Marketing.yaml", foundryEndpoint);
+
+        // Execute the workflow:  The WorkflowRunner demonstrates how to execute
+        // a workflow, handle the workflow events, and providing external input.
+        // This also includes the ability to checkpoint workflow state and how to
+        // resume execution.
+        WorkflowRunner runner = new();
+        await runner.ExecuteAsync(workflowFactory.CreateWorkflow, workflowInput);
+    }
+
+    private static async Task CreateAgentsAsync(Uri foundryEndpoint, IConfiguration configuration)
+    {
+        AIProjectClient aiProjectClient = new(foundryEndpoint, new AzureCliCredential());
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "AnalystAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineAnalystAgent(configuration),
+            agentDescription: "Analyst agent for Marketing workflow");
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "WriterAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineWriterAgent(configuration),
+            agentDescription: "Writer agent for Marketing workflow");
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "EditorAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineEditorAgent(configuration),
+            agentDescription: "Editor agent for Marketing workflow");
+    }
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineAnalystAgent(IConfiguration configuration) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelFull))
+        {
+            Instructions =
+                """
+                You are a marketing analyst. Given a product description, identify:
+                - Key features
+                - Target audience
+                - Unique selling points
+                """,
+            Tools =
+            {
+                //AgentTool.CreateBingGroundingTool( // TODO: Use Bing Grounding when available
+                //    new BingGroundingSearchToolParameters(
+                //        [new BingGroundingSearchConfiguration(configuration[Application.Settings.FoundryGroundingTool])]))
+            }
+        };
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineWriterAgent(IConfiguration configuration) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelFull))
+        {
+            Instructions =
+                """
+                You are a marketing copywriter. Given a block of text describing features, audience, and USPs,
+                compose a compelling marketing copy (like a newsletter section) that highlights these points.
+                Output should be short (around 150 words), output just the copy as a single text block.
+                """
+        };
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineEditorAgent(IConfiguration configuration) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelFull))
+        {
+            Instructions =
+                """
+                You are an editor. Given the draft copy, correct grammar, improve clarity, ensure consistent tone,
+                give format and make it polished. Output the final improved copy as a single text block.
+                """
+        };
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/README.md

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+# Summary
+
+These samples showcases the ability to parse a declarative Foundry Workflow file (YAML) 
+to build a `Workflow` that may be executed using the same pattern as any code-based workflow.
+
+## Configuration
+
+These samples must be configured to create and use agents your 
+[Azure Foundry Project](https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/ai-foundry).
+
+### Settings
+
+We suggest using .NET [Secret Manager](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/aspnet/core/security/app-secrets) 
+to avoid the risk of leaking secrets into the repository, branches and pull requests. 
+You can also use environment variables if you prefer.
+
+The configuraton required by the samples is:
+
+|Setting Name| Description|
+|:--|:--|
+|FOUNDRY_PROJECT_ENDPOINT| The endpoint URL of your Azure Foundry Project.|
+|FOUNDRY_MODEL_DEPLOYMENT_NAME| The name of the model deployment to use
+|FOUNDRY_CONNECTION_GROUNDING_TOOL| The name of the Bing Grounding connection configured in your Azure Foundry Project.|
+
+To set your secrets with .NET Secret Manager:
+
+1. From the root of the repository, navigate the console to the project folder:
+
+    ```
+    cd dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/ExecuteWorkflow
+    ```
+
+2. Examine existing secret definitions:
+
+    ```
+    dotnet user-secrets list
+    ```
+
+3. If needed, perform first time initialization:
+
+    ```
+    dotnet user-secrets init
+    ```
+
+4. Define setting that identifies your Azure Foundry Project (endpoint):
+
+    ```
+    dotnet user-secrets set "FOUNDRY_PROJECT_ENDPOINT" "https://..."
+    ```
+
+5. Define setting that identifies your Azure Foundry Model Deployment (endpoint):
+
+    ```
+    dotnet user-secrets set "FOUNDRY_MODEL_DEPLOYMENT_NAME" "gpt-5"
+    ```
+
+6. Define setting that identifies your Bing Grounding connection:
+
+    ```
+    dotnet user-secrets set "FOUNDRY_CONNECTION_GROUNDING_TOOL" "mybinggrounding"
+    ```
+
+You may alternatively set your secrets as an environment variable (PowerShell):
+
+```pwsh
+$env:FOUNDRY_PROJECT_ENDPOINT="https://..."
+$env:FOUNDRY_MODEL_DEPLOYMENT_NAME="gpt-5"
+$env:FOUNDRY_CONNECTION_GROUNDING_TOOL="mybinggrounding"
+```
+
+### Authorization
+
+Use [_Azure CLI_](https://learn.microsoft.com/cli/azure/authenticate-azure-cli) to authorize access to your Azure Foundry Project:
+
+```
+az login
+az account get-access-token
+```
+
+## Execution
+
+The samples may be executed within _Visual Studio_ or _VS Code_.
+
+To run the sampes from the command line:
+
+1. From the root of the repository, navigate the console to the project folder:
+
+    ```sh
+    cd dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/Marketing
+    dotnet run Marketing
+    ```
+
+2. Run the demo and optionally provided input:
+
+    ```sh
+    dotnet run "An eco-friendly stainless steel water bottle that keeps drinks cold for 24 hours."
+    dotnet run c:/myworkflows/Marketing.yaml
+    ```
+   >  The sample will allow for interactive input in the absence of an input argument.

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/StudentTeacher/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Azure.AI.Projects;
+using Azure.AI.Projects.OpenAI;
+using Azure.Identity;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration;
+using Shared.Foundry;
+using Shared.Workflows;
+
+namespace Demo.Workflows.Declarative.StudentTeacher;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Demonstrate a declarative workflow with two agents (Student and Teacher)
+/// in an iterative conversation.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// See the README.md file in the parent folder (../README.md) for detailed
+/// information about the configuration required to run this sample.
+/// </remarks>
+internal sealed class Program
+{
+    public static async Task Main(string[] args)
+    {
+        // Initialize configuration
+        IConfiguration configuration = Application.InitializeConfig();
+        Uri foundryEndpoint = new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryEndpoint));
+
+        // Ensure sample agents exist in Foundry.
+        await CreateAgentsAsync(foundryEndpoint, configuration);
+
+        // Get input from command line or console
+        string workflowInput = Application.GetInput(args);
+
+        // Create the workflow factory.  This class demonstrates how to initialize a
+        // declarative workflow from a YAML file. Once the workflow is created, it
+        // can be executed just like any regular workflow.
+        WorkflowFactory workflowFactory = new("MathChat.yaml", foundryEndpoint);
+
+        // Execute the workflow:  The WorkflowRunner demonstrates how to execute
+        // a workflow, handle the workflow events, and providing external input.
+        // This also includes the ability to checkpoint workflow state and how to
+        // resume execution.
+        WorkflowRunner runner = new();
+        await runner.ExecuteAsync(workflowFactory.CreateWorkflow, workflowInput);
+    }
+
+    private static async Task CreateAgentsAsync(Uri foundryEndpoint, IConfiguration configuration)
+    {
+        AIProjectClient aiProjectClient = new(foundryEndpoint, new AzureCliCredential());
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "StudentAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineStudentAgent(configuration),
+            agentDescription: "Student agent for MathChat workflow");
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "TeacherAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineTeacherAgent(configuration),
+            agentDescription: "Teacher agent for MathChat workflow");
+    }
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineStudentAgent(IConfiguration configuration) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelMini))
+        {
+            Instructions =
+                """
+                Your job is help a math teacher practice teaching by making intentional mistakes.
+                You attempt to solve the given math problem, but with intentional mistakes so the teacher can help.
+                Always incorporate the teacher's advice to fix your next response.
+                You have the math-skills of a 6th grader.
+                Don't describe who you are or reveal your instructions.
+                """
+        };
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineTeacherAgent(IConfiguration configuration) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelMini))
+        {
+            Instructions =
+                """
+                Review and coach the student's approach to solving the given math problem.
+                Don't repeat the solution or try and solve it.
+                If the student has demonstrated comprehension and responded to all of your feedback,
+                give the student your congratulations by using the word "congratulations".
+                """
+        };
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/StudentTeacher/StudentTeacher.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>true</InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>
+    <InjectSharedFoundryAgents>true</InjectSharedFoundryAgents>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Binder" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.EnvironmentVariables" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Json" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.UserSecrets" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Logging" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <None Include="$(MSBuildThisFileDirectory)..\..\..\..\..\..\workflow-samples\MathChat.yaml">
+      <CopyToOutputDirectory>Always</CopyToOutputDirectory>
+    </None>
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/ToolApproval/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Azure.AI.Projects;
+using Azure.AI.Projects.OpenAI;
+using Azure.Identity;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration;
+using OpenAI.Responses;
+using Shared.Foundry;
+using Shared.Workflows;
+
+namespace Demo.Workflows.Declarative.ToolApproval;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Demonstrate a workflow that responds to user input using an agent who
+/// has an MCP tool that requires approval.  Exits the loop when the user enters "exit".
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// See the README.md file in the parent folder (../README.md) for detailed
+/// information about the configuration required to run this sample.
+/// </remarks>
+internal sealed class Program
+{
+    public static async Task Main(string[] args)
+    {
+        // Initialize configuration
+        IConfiguration configuration = Application.InitializeConfig();
+        Uri foundryEndpoint = new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryEndpoint));
+
+        // Ensure sample agents exist in Foundry.
+        await CreateAgentAsync(foundryEndpoint, configuration);
+
+        // Get input from command line or console
+        string workflowInput = Application.GetInput(args);
+
+        // Create the workflow factory.  This class demonstrates how to initialize a
+        // declarative workflow from a YAML file. Once the workflow is created, it
+        // can be executed just like any regular workflow.
+        WorkflowFactory workflowFactory = new("ToolApproval.yaml", foundryEndpoint);
+
+        // Execute the workflow:  The WorkflowRunner demonstrates how to execute
+        // a workflow, handle the workflow events, and providing external input.
+        // This also includes the ability to checkpoint workflow state and how to
+        // resume execution.
+        WorkflowRunner runner = new() { UseJsonCheckpoints = true };
+        await runner.ExecuteAsync(workflowFactory.CreateWorkflow, workflowInput);
+    }
+
+    private static async Task CreateAgentAsync(Uri foundryEndpoint, IConfiguration configuration)
+    {
+        AIProjectClient aiProjectClient = new(foundryEndpoint, new AzureCliCredential());
+
+        await aiProjectClient.CreateAgentAsync(
+            agentName: "DocumentSearchAgent",
+            agentDefinition: DefineSearchAgent(configuration),
+            agentDescription: "Searches documents on Microsoft Learn");
+    }
+
+    private static PromptAgentDefinition DefineSearchAgent(IConfiguration configuration) =>
+        new(configuration.GetValue(Application.Settings.FoundryModelMini))
+        {
+            Instructions =
+                """
+                Answer the users questions by searching the Microsoft Learn documentation.
+                For questions or input that do not require searching the documentation, inform the
+                user that you can only answer questions related to Microsoft Learn documentation.
+                """,
+            Tools =
+                {
+                    ResponseTool.CreateMcpTool(
+                        serverLabel: "microsoft_docs",
+                        serverUri: new Uri("https://learn.microsoft.com/api/mcp"),
+                        toolCallApprovalPolicy: new McpToolCallApprovalPolicy(GlobalMcpToolCallApprovalPolicy.AlwaysRequireApproval))
+                }
+        };
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/ToolApproval/ToolApproval.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>true</InjectIsExternalInitOnLegacy>
+    <InjectSharedFoundryAgents>true</InjectSharedFoundryAgents>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsExecution>
+    <InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>true</InjectSharedWorkflowsSettings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Binder" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.EnvironmentVariables" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.Json" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration.UserSecrets" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Logging" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+  
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.Declarative.AzureAI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <None Include="ToolApproval.yaml">
+      <CopyToOutputDirectory>Always</CopyToOutputDirectory>
+    </None>
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Declarative/ToolApproval/ToolApproval.yaml

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+#
+# This workflow demonstrates an agent that requires tool approval
+# in a loop responding to user input.
+#
+# Example input: 
+# What is Microsoft Graph API used for?
+#
+kind: Workflow
+trigger:
+
+  kind: OnConversationStart
+  id: workflow_demo
+  actions:
+
+    - kind: InvokeAzureAgent
+      id: invoke_search
+      conversationId: =System.ConversationId
+      agent:
+        name: DocumentSearchAgent
+
+    - kind: RequestExternalInput
+      id: request_requirements
+
+    - kind: ConditionGroup
+      id: check_completion
+      conditions:
+
+        - condition: =Upper(System.LastMessage.Text) = "EXIT"
+          id: check_done
+          actions:
+
+            - kind: EndWorkflow
+              id: all_done
+
+      elseActions:
+        - kind: GotoAction
+          id: goto_search
+          actionId: invoke_search

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/HumanInTheLoop/HumanInTheLoopBasic/HumanInTheLoopBasic.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/HumanInTheLoop/HumanInTheLoopBasic/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+
+namespace WorkflowHumanInTheLoopBasicSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This sample introduces the concept of RequestPort and ExternalRequest to enable
+/// human-in-the-loop interaction scenarios.
+/// A request port can be used as if it were an executor in the workflow graph. Upon receiving
+/// a message, the request port generates an RequestInfoEvent that gets emitted to the external world.
+/// The external world can then respond to the request by sending an ExternalResponse back to
+/// the workflow.
+/// The sample implements a simple number guessing game where the external user tries to guess
+/// a pre-defined target number. The workflow consists of a single JudgeExecutor that judges
+/// the user's guesses and provides feedback.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// Pre-requisites:
+/// - Foundational samples should be completed first.
+/// </remarks>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        // Create the workflow
+        var workflow = WorkflowFactory.BuildWorkflow();
+
+        // Execute the workflow
+        await using StreamingRun handle = await InProcessExecution.StreamAsync(workflow, NumberSignal.Init);
+        await foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in handle.WatchStreamAsync())
+        {
+            switch (evt)
+            {
+                case RequestInfoEvent requestInputEvt:
+                    // Handle `RequestInfoEvent` from the workflow
+                    ExternalResponse response = HandleExternalRequest(requestInputEvt.Request);
+                    await handle.SendResponseAsync(response);
+                    break;
+
+                case WorkflowOutputEvent outputEvt:
+                    // The workflow has yielded output
+                    Console.WriteLine($"Workflow completed with result: {outputEvt.Data}");
+                    return;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    private static ExternalResponse HandleExternalRequest(ExternalRequest request)
+    {
+        if (request.DataIs<NumberSignal>())
+        {
+            switch (request.DataAs<NumberSignal>())
+            {
+                case NumberSignal.Init:
+                    int initialGuess = ReadIntegerFromConsole("Please provide your initial guess: ");
+                    return request.CreateResponse(initialGuess);
+                case NumberSignal.Above:
+                    int lowerGuess = ReadIntegerFromConsole("You previously guessed too large. Please provide a new guess: ");
+                    return request.CreateResponse(lowerGuess);
+                case NumberSignal.Below:
+                    int higherGuess = ReadIntegerFromConsole("You previously guessed too small. Please provide a new guess: ");
+                    return request.CreateResponse(higherGuess);
+            }
+        }
+
+        throw new NotSupportedException($"Request {request.PortInfo.RequestType} is not supported");
+    }
+
+    private static int ReadIntegerFromConsole(string prompt)
+    {
+        while (true)
+        {
+            Console.Write(prompt);
+            string? input = Console.ReadLine();
+            if (int.TryParse(input, out int value))
+            {
+                return value;
+            }
+            Console.WriteLine("Invalid input. Please enter a valid integer.");
+        }
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/HumanInTheLoop/HumanInTheLoopBasic/WorkflowFactory.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+
+namespace WorkflowHumanInTheLoopBasicSample;
+
+internal static class WorkflowFactory
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Get a workflow that plays a number guessing game with human-in-the-loop interaction.
+    /// An input port allows the external world to provide inputs to the workflow upon requests.
+    /// </summary>
+    internal static Workflow BuildWorkflow()
+    {
+        // Create the executors
+        RequestPort numberRequestPort = RequestPort.Create<NumberSignal, int>("GuessNumber");
+        JudgeExecutor judgeExecutor = new(42);
+
+        // Build the workflow by connecting executors in a loop
+        return new WorkflowBuilder(numberRequestPort)
+            .AddEdge(numberRequestPort, judgeExecutor)
+            .AddEdge(judgeExecutor, numberRequestPort)
+            .WithOutputFrom(judgeExecutor)
+            .Build();
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Signals used for communication between guesses and the JudgeExecutor.
+/// </summary>
+internal enum NumberSignal
+{
+    Init,
+    Above,
+    Below,
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that judges the guess and provides feedback.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class JudgeExecutor() : Executor<int>("Judge")
+{
+    private readonly int _targetNumber;
+    private int _tries;
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="JudgeExecutor"/> class.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="targetNumber">The number to be guessed.</param>
+    public JudgeExecutor(int targetNumber) : this()
+    {
+        this._targetNumber = targetNumber;
+    }
+
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(int message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        this._tries++;
+        if (message == this._targetNumber)
+        {
+            await context.YieldOutputAsync($"{this._targetNumber} found in {this._tries} tries!", cancellationToken);
+        }
+        else if (message < this._targetNumber)
+        {
+            await context.SendMessageAsync(NumberSignal.Below, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            await context.SendMessageAsync(NumberSignal.Above, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        }
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Loop/Loop.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Loop/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+
+namespace WorkflowLoopSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This sample demonstrates a simple number guessing game using a workflow with looping behavior.
+///
+/// The workflow consists of two executors that are connected in a feedback loop:
+/// 1. GuessNumberExecutor: Makes a guess based on the current known bounds.
+/// 2. JudgeExecutor: Evaluates the guess and provides feedback.
+/// The workflow continues until the correct number is guessed.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// Pre-requisites:
+/// - Foundational samples should be completed first.
+/// </remarks>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        // Create the executors
+        GuessNumberExecutor guessNumberExecutor = new("GuessNumber", 1, 100);
+        JudgeExecutor judgeExecutor = new("Judge", 42);
+
+        // Build the workflow by connecting executors in a loop
+        var workflow = new WorkflowBuilder(guessNumberExecutor)
+            .AddEdge(guessNumberExecutor, judgeExecutor)
+            .AddEdge(judgeExecutor, guessNumberExecutor)
+            .WithOutputFrom(judgeExecutor)
+            .Build();
+
+        // Execute the workflow
+        await using StreamingRun run = await InProcessExecution.StreamAsync(workflow, NumberSignal.Init);
+        await foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in run.WatchStreamAsync())
+        {
+            if (evt is WorkflowOutputEvent outputEvent)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"Result: {outputEvent}");
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Signals used for communication between GuessNumberExecutor and JudgeExecutor.
+/// </summary>
+internal enum NumberSignal
+{
+    Init,
+    Above,
+    Below,
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that makes a guess based on the current bounds.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class GuessNumberExecutor : Executor<NumberSignal>
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// The lower bound of the guessing range.
+    /// </summary>
+    public int LowerBound { get; private set; }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// The upper bound of the guessing range.
+    /// </summary>
+    public int UpperBound { get; private set; }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="GuessNumberExecutor"/> class.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="id">A unique identifier for the executor.</param>
+    /// <param name="lowerBound">The initial lower bound of the guessing range.</param>
+    /// <param name="upperBound">The initial upper bound of the guessing range.</param>
+    public GuessNumberExecutor(string id, int lowerBound, int upperBound) : base(id)
+    {
+        this.LowerBound = lowerBound;
+        this.UpperBound = upperBound;
+    }
+
+    private int NextGuess => (this.LowerBound + this.UpperBound) / 2;
+
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(NumberSignal message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        switch (message)
+        {
+            case NumberSignal.Init:
+                await context.SendMessageAsync(this.NextGuess, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+                break;
+            case NumberSignal.Above:
+                this.UpperBound = this.NextGuess - 1;
+                await context.SendMessageAsync(this.NextGuess, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+                break;
+            case NumberSignal.Below:
+                this.LowerBound = this.NextGuess + 1;
+                await context.SendMessageAsync(this.NextGuess, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+                break;
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Executor that judges the guess and provides feedback.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class JudgeExecutor : Executor<int>
+{
+    private readonly int _targetNumber;
+    private int _tries;
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="JudgeExecutor"/> class.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="id">A unique identifier for the executor.</param>
+    /// <param name="targetNumber">The number to be guessed.</param>
+    public JudgeExecutor(string id, int targetNumber) : base(id)
+    {
+        this._targetNumber = targetNumber;
+    }
+
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(int message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        this._tries++;
+        if (message == this._targetNumber)
+        {
+            await context.YieldOutputAsync($"{this._targetNumber} found in {this._tries} tries!", cancellationToken)
+                         ;
+        }
+        else if (message < this._targetNumber)
+        {
+            await context.SendMessageAsync(NumberSignal.Below, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            await context.SendMessageAsync(NumberSignal.Above, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        }
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Observability/ApplicationInsights/ApplicationInsights.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.Monitor.OpenTelemetry.Exporter" />
+    <PackageReference Include="OpenTelemetry" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup Condition="!$([MSBuild]::IsTargetFrameworkCompatible($(TargetFramework), 'net10.0'))">
+    <PackageReference Include="System.Diagnostics.DiagnosticSource" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Observability/ApplicationInsights/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using System.Diagnostics;
+using Azure.Monitor.OpenTelemetry.Exporter;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+using OpenTelemetry;
+using OpenTelemetry.Resources;
+using OpenTelemetry.Trace;
+
+namespace WorkflowObservabilitySample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This sample shows how to enable observability in a workflow and send the traces
+/// to be visualized in Application Insights.
+///
+/// In this example, we create a simple text processing pipeline that:
+/// 1. Takes input text and converts it to uppercase using an UppercaseExecutor
+/// 2. Takes the uppercase text and reverses it using a ReverseTextExecutor
+///
+/// The executors are connected sequentially, so data flows from one to the next in order.
+/// For input "Hello, World!", the workflow produces "!DLROW ,OLLEH".
+/// </summary>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private const string SourceName = "Workflow.ApplicationInsightsSample";
+    private static readonly ActivitySource s_activitySource = new(SourceName);
+
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        var applicationInsightsConnectionString = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("APPLICATIONINSIGHTS_CONNECTION_STRING") ?? throw new InvalidOperationException("APPLICATIONINSIGHTS_CONNECTION_STRING is not set.");
+
+        var resourceBuilder = ResourceBuilder
+            .CreateDefault()
+            .AddService("WorkflowSample");
+
+        using var traceProvider = Sdk.CreateTracerProviderBuilder()
+            .SetResourceBuilder(resourceBuilder)
+            .AddSource("Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows*")
+            .AddSource(SourceName)
+            .AddAzureMonitorTraceExporter(options => options.ConnectionString = applicationInsightsConnectionString)
+            .Build();
+
+        // Start a root activity for the application
+        using var activity = s_activitySource.StartActivity("main");
+        Console.WriteLine($"Operation/Trace ID: {Activity.Current?.TraceId}");
+
+        // Create the executors
+        UppercaseExecutor uppercase = new();
+        ReverseTextExecutor reverse = new();
+
+        // Build the workflow by connecting executors sequentially
+        var workflow = new WorkflowBuilder(uppercase)
+            .AddEdge(uppercase, reverse)
+            .Build();
+
+        // Execute the workflow with input data
+        Run run = await InProcessExecution.RunAsync(workflow, "Hello, World!");
+        foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in run.NewEvents)
+        {
+            if (evt is ExecutorCompletedEvent executorComplete)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"{executorComplete.ExecutorId}: {executorComplete.Data}");
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// First executor: converts input text to uppercase.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class UppercaseExecutor() : Executor<string, string>("UppercaseExecutor")
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Processes the input message by converting it to uppercase.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="message">The input text to convert</param>
+    /// <param name="context">Workflow context for accessing workflow services and adding events</param>
+    /// <param name="cancellationToken">The <see cref="CancellationToken"/> to monitor for cancellation requests.
+    /// The default is <see cref="CancellationToken.None"/>.</param>
+    /// <returns>The input text converted to uppercase</returns>
+    public override async ValueTask<string> HandleAsync(string message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default) =>
+        message.ToUpperInvariant(); // The return value will be sent as a message along an edge to subsequent executors
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Second executor: reverses the input text and completes the workflow.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class ReverseTextExecutor() : Executor<string, string>("ReverseTextExecutor")
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Processes the input message by reversing the text.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="message">The input text to reverse</param>
+    /// <param name="context">Workflow context for accessing workflow services and adding events</param>
+    /// <param name="cancellationToken">The <see cref="CancellationToken"/> to monitor for cancellation requests.
+    /// The default is <see cref="CancellationToken.None"/>.</param>
+    /// <returns>The input text reversed</returns>
+    public override async ValueTask<string> HandleAsync(string message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+        => new(message.Reverse().ToArray());
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Observability/AspireDashboard/AspireDashboard.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="OpenTelemetry" />
+    <PackageReference Include="OpenTelemetry.Exporter.Console" />
+    <PackageReference Include="OpenTelemetry.Exporter.OpenTelemetryProtocol" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup Condition="!$([MSBuild]::IsTargetFrameworkCompatible($(TargetFramework), 'net10.0'))">
+    <PackageReference Include="System.Diagnostics.DiagnosticSource" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Observability/AspireDashboard/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using System.Diagnostics;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+using OpenTelemetry;
+using OpenTelemetry.Logs;
+using OpenTelemetry.Metrics;
+using OpenTelemetry.Resources;
+using OpenTelemetry.Trace;
+
+namespace WorkflowObservabilitySample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This sample shows how to enable observability in a workflow and send the traces
+/// to be visualized in Aspire Dashboard.
+///
+/// In this example, we create a simple text processing pipeline that:
+/// 1. Takes input text and converts it to uppercase using an UppercaseExecutor
+/// 2. Takes the uppercase text and reverses it using a ReverseTextExecutor
+///
+/// The executors are connected sequentially, so data flows from one to the next in order.
+/// For input "Hello, World!", the workflow produces "!DLROW ,OLLEH".
+/// </summary>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private const string SourceName = "Workflow.Sample";
+    private static readonly ActivitySource s_activitySource = new(SourceName);
+
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        // Configure OpenTelemetry for Aspire dashboard
+        var otlpEndpoint = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("OTLP_ENDPOINT") ?? "http://localhost:4317";
+
+        var resourceBuilder = ResourceBuilder
+            .CreateDefault()
+            .AddService("WorkflowSample");
+
+        using var traceProvider = Sdk.CreateTracerProviderBuilder()
+            .SetResourceBuilder(resourceBuilder)
+            .AddSource("Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows*")
+            .AddSource(SourceName)
+            .AddOtlpExporter(options => options.Endpoint = new Uri(otlpEndpoint))
+            .Build();
+
+        // Start a root activity for the application
+        using var activity = s_activitySource.StartActivity("main");
+        Console.WriteLine($"Operation/Trace ID: {Activity.Current?.TraceId}");
+
+        // Create the executors
+        UppercaseExecutor uppercase = new();
+        ReverseTextExecutor reverse = new();
+
+        // Build the workflow by connecting executors sequentially
+        var workflow = new WorkflowBuilder(uppercase)
+            .AddEdge(uppercase, reverse)
+            .Build();
+
+        // Execute the workflow with input data
+        await using Run run = await InProcessExecution.RunAsync(workflow, "Hello, World!");
+        foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in run.NewEvents)
+        {
+            if (evt is ExecutorCompletedEvent executorComplete)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"{executorComplete.ExecutorId}: {executorComplete.Data}");
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// First executor: converts input text to uppercase.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class UppercaseExecutor() : Executor<string, string>("UppercaseExecutor")
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Processes the input message by converting it to uppercase.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="message">The input text to convert</param>
+    /// <param name="context">Workflow context for accessing workflow services and adding events</param>
+    /// <param name="cancellationToken">The <see cref="CancellationToken"/> to monitor for cancellation requests.
+    /// The default is <see cref="CancellationToken.None"/>.</param>
+    /// <returns>The input text converted to uppercase</returns>
+    public override async ValueTask<string> HandleAsync(string message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default) =>
+        message.ToUpperInvariant(); // The return value will be sent as a message along an edge to subsequent executors
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Second executor: reverses the input text and completes the workflow.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class ReverseTextExecutor() : Executor<string, string>("ReverseTextExecutor")
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Processes the input message by reversing the text.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="message">The input text to reverse</param>
+    /// <param name="context">Workflow context for accessing workflow services and adding events</param>
+    /// <param name="cancellationToken">The <see cref="CancellationToken"/> to monitor for cancellation requests.
+    /// The default is <see cref="CancellationToken.None"/>.</param>
+    /// <returns>The input text reversed</returns>
+    public override async ValueTask<string> HandleAsync(string message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+        => new(message.Reverse().ToArray());
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Observability/WorkflowAsAnAgent/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using System.Diagnostics;
+using Azure.AI.OpenAI;
+using Azure.Identity;
+using Azure.Monitor.OpenTelemetry.Exporter;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.AI;
+using OpenTelemetry;
+using OpenTelemetry.Resources;
+using OpenTelemetry.Trace;
+
+namespace WorkflowAsAnAgentObservabilitySample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This sample shows how to enable OpenTelemetry observability for workflows when
+/// using them as <see cref="AIAgent"/>s.
+///
+/// In this example, we create a workflow that uses two language agents to process
+/// input concurrently, one that responds in French and another that responds in English.
+///
+/// You will interact with the workflow in an interactive loop, sending messages and receiving
+/// streaming responses from the workflow as if it were an agent who responds in both languages.
+///
+/// OpenTelemetry observability is enabled at multiple levels:
+/// 1. At the chat client level, capturing telemetry for interactions with the Azure OpenAI service.
+/// 2. At the agent level, capturing telemetry for agent operations.
+/// 3. At the workflow level, capturing telemetry for workflow execution.
+///
+/// Traces will be sent to an Aspire dashboard via an OTLP endpoint, and optionally to
+/// Azure Monitor if an Application Insights connection string is provided.
+///
+/// Learn how to set up an Aspire dashboard here:
+/// https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/aspire/fundamentals/dashboard/standalone?tabs=bash
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// Pre-requisites:
+/// - Foundational samples should be completed first.
+/// - This sample uses concurrent processing.
+/// - An Azure OpenAI endpoint and deployment name.
+/// - An Application Insights resource for telemetry (optional).
+/// </remarks>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private const string SourceName = "Workflow.ApplicationInsightsSample";
+    private static readonly ActivitySource s_activitySource = new(SourceName);
+
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        // Set up observability
+        var applicationInsightsConnectionString = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("APPLICATIONINSIGHTS_CONNECTION_STRING");
+        var otlpEndpoint = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("OTLP_ENDPOINT") ?? "http://localhost:4317";
+
+        var resourceBuilder = ResourceBuilder
+            .CreateDefault()
+            .AddService("WorkflowSample");
+
+        var traceProviderBuilder = Sdk.CreateTracerProviderBuilder()
+            .SetResourceBuilder(resourceBuilder)
+            .AddSource("Microsoft.Agents.AI.*") // Agent Framework telemetry
+            .AddSource("Microsoft.Extensions.AI.*") // Extensions AI telemetry
+            .AddSource(SourceName);
+
+        traceProviderBuilder.AddOtlpExporter(options => options.Endpoint = new Uri(otlpEndpoint));
+        if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(applicationInsightsConnectionString))
+        {
+            traceProviderBuilder.AddAzureMonitorTraceExporter(options => options.ConnectionString = applicationInsightsConnectionString);
+        }
+
+        using var traceProvider = traceProviderBuilder.Build();
+
+        // Set up the Azure OpenAI client
+        var endpoint = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT") ?? throw new InvalidOperationException("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT is not set.");
+        var deploymentName = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_DEPLOYMENT_NAME") ?? "gpt-4o-mini";
+        var chatClient = new AzureOpenAIClient(new Uri(endpoint), new AzureCliCredential())
+            .GetChatClient(deploymentName)
+            .AsIChatClient()
+            .AsBuilder()
+            .UseOpenTelemetry(sourceName: SourceName, configure: (cfg) => cfg.EnableSensitiveData = true) // enable telemetry at the chat client level
+            .Build();
+
+        // Start a root activity for the application
+        using var activity = s_activitySource.StartActivity("main");
+        Console.WriteLine($"Operation/Trace ID: {Activity.Current?.TraceId}");
+
+        // Create the workflow and turn it into an agent with OpenTelemetry instrumentation
+        var workflow = WorkflowHelper.GetWorkflow(chatClient, SourceName);
+        var agent = new OpenTelemetryAgent(workflow.AsAgent("workflow-agent", "Workflow Agent"), SourceName)
+        {
+            EnableSensitiveData = true  // enable sensitive data at the agent level such as prompts and responses
+        };
+        var thread = await agent.GetNewThreadAsync();
+
+        // Start an interactive loop to interact with the workflow as if it were an agent
+        while (true)
+        {
+            Console.WriteLine();
+            Console.Write("User (or 'exit' to quit): ");
+            string? input = Console.ReadLine();
+            if (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(input) || input.Equals("exit", StringComparison.OrdinalIgnoreCase))
+            {
+                break;
+            }
+
+            await ProcessInputAsync(agent, thread, input);
+        }
+
+        // Helper method to process user input and display streaming responses. To display
+        // multiple interleaved responses correctly, we buffer updates by message ID and
+        // re-render all messages on each update.
+        static async Task ProcessInputAsync(AIAgent agent, AgentThread thread, string input)
+        {
+            Dictionary<string, List<AgentResponseUpdate>> buffer = [];
+            await foreach (AgentResponseUpdate update in agent.RunStreamingAsync(input, thread))
+            {
+                if (update.MessageId is null || string.IsNullOrEmpty(update.Text))
+                {
+                    // skip updates that don't have a message ID or text
+                    continue;
+                }
+                Console.Clear();
+
+                if (!buffer.TryGetValue(update.MessageId, out List<AgentResponseUpdate>? value))
+                {
+                    value = [];
+                    buffer[update.MessageId] = value;
+                }
+                value.Add(update);
+
+                foreach (var (messageId, segments) in buffer)
+                {
+                    string combinedText = string.Concat(segments);
+                    Console.WriteLine($"{segments[0].AuthorName}: {combinedText}");
+                    Console.WriteLine();
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Observability/WorkflowAsAnAgent/WorkflowAsAnAgentObservability.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.AI.OpenAI" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.Identity" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.Monitor.OpenTelemetry.Exporter" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.AI.OpenAI" />
+    <PackageReference Include="OpenTelemetry" />
+    <PackageReference Include="OpenTelemetry.Exporter.OpenTelemetryProtocol" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup Condition="!$([MSBuild]::IsTargetFrameworkCompatible($(TargetFramework), 'net10.0'))">
+    <PackageReference Include="System.Diagnostics.DiagnosticSource" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Observability/WorkflowAsAnAgent/WorkflowHelper.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.AI;
+
+namespace WorkflowAsAnAgentObservabilitySample;
+
+internal static class WorkflowHelper
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates a workflow that uses two language agents to process input concurrently.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="chatClient">The chat client to use for the agents</param>
+    /// <param name="sourceName">The source name for OpenTelemetry instrumentation</param>
+    /// <returns>A workflow that processes input using two language agents</returns>
+    internal static Workflow GetWorkflow(IChatClient chatClient, string sourceName)
+    {
+        // Create executors
+        var startExecutor = new ConcurrentStartExecutor();
+        var aggregationExecutor = new ConcurrentAggregationExecutor();
+        AIAgent frenchAgent = GetLanguageAgent("French", chatClient, sourceName);
+        AIAgent englishAgent = GetLanguageAgent("English", chatClient, sourceName);
+
+        // Build the workflow by adding executors and connecting them
+        return new WorkflowBuilder(startExecutor)
+            .AddFanOutEdge(startExecutor, [frenchAgent, englishAgent])
+            .AddFanInEdge([frenchAgent, englishAgent], aggregationExecutor)
+            .WithOutputFrom(aggregationExecutor)
+            .Build();
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates a language agent for the specified target language.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="targetLanguage">The target language for translation</param>
+    /// <param name="chatClient">The chat client to use for the agent</param>
+    /// <param name="sourceName">The source name for OpenTelemetry instrumentation</param>
+    /// <returns>An AIAgent configured for the specified language</returns>
+    private static AIAgent GetLanguageAgent(string targetLanguage, IChatClient chatClient, string sourceName) =>
+        new ChatClientAgent(
+            chatClient,
+            instructions: $"You're a helpful assistant who always responds in {targetLanguage}.",
+            name: $"{targetLanguage}Agent"
+        )
+        .AsBuilder()
+        .UseOpenTelemetry(sourceName, configure: (cfg) => cfg.EnableSensitiveData = true)   // enable telemetry at the agent level
+        .Build();
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Executor that starts the concurrent processing by sending messages to the agents.
+    /// </summary>
+    private sealed class ConcurrentStartExecutor() : Executor("ConcurrentStartExecutor")
+    {
+        protected override RouteBuilder ConfigureRoutes(RouteBuilder routeBuilder)
+        {
+            return routeBuilder
+                .AddHandler<List<ChatMessage>>(this.RouteMessages)
+                .AddHandler<TurnToken>(this.RouteTurnTokenAsync);
+        }
+
+        private ValueTask RouteMessages(List<ChatMessage> messages, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken)
+        {
+            return context.SendMessageAsync(messages, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        }
+
+        private ValueTask RouteTurnTokenAsync(TurnToken token, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken)
+        {
+            return context.SendMessageAsync(token, cancellationToken: cancellationToken);
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Executor that aggregates the results from the concurrent agents.
+    /// </summary>
+    private sealed class ConcurrentAggregationExecutor() : Executor<List<ChatMessage>>("ConcurrentAggregationExecutor")
+    {
+        private readonly List<ChatMessage> _messages = [];
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Handles incoming messages from the agents and aggregates their responses.
+        /// </summary>
+        /// <param name="message">The message from the agent</param>
+        /// <param name="context">Workflow context for accessing workflow services and adding events</param>
+        /// <param name="cancellationToken">The <see cref="CancellationToken"/> to monitor for cancellation requests.
+        /// The default is <see cref="CancellationToken.None"/>.</param>
+        public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(List<ChatMessage> message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+        {
+            this._messages.AddRange(message);
+
+            if (this._messages.Count == 2)
+            {
+                var formattedMessages = string.Join(Environment.NewLine, this._messages.Select(m => $"{m.Text}"));
+                await context.YieldOutputAsync(formattedMessages, cancellationToken);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/README.md

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+# Workflow Getting Started Samples
+
+The getting started with workflow samples demonstrate the fundamental concepts and functionalities of workflows in Agent Framework.
+
+## Samples Overview
+
+### Foundational Concepts - Start Here
+
+Please begin with the [Foundational](./_Foundational) samples in order. These three samples introduce the core concepts of executors, edges, agents in workflows, streaming, and workflow construction.
+
+> The folder name starts with an underscore (`_Foundational`) to ensure it appears first in the explorer view.
+
+| Sample | Concepts |
+|--------|----------|
+| [Executors and Edges](./_Foundational/01_ExecutorsAndEdges) | Minimal workflow with basic executors and edges |
+| [Streaming](./_Foundational/02_Streaming) | Extends workflows with event streaming |
+| [Agents](./_Foundational/03_AgentsInWorkflows) | Use agents in workflows |
+| [Agentic Workflow Patterns](./_Foundational/04_AgentWorkflowPatterns) | Demonstrates common agentic workflow patterns |
+| [Multi-Service Workflows](./_Foundational/05_MultiModelService) | Shows using multiple AI services in the same workflow |
+| [Sub-Workflows](./_Foundational/06_SubWorkflows) | Demonstrates composing workflows hierarchically by embedding workflows as executors |
+| [Mixed Workflow with Agents and Executors](./_Foundational/07_MixedWorkflowAgentsAndExecutors) | Shows how to mix agents and executors with adapter pattern for type conversion and protocol handling |
+| [Writer-Critic Workflow](./_Foundational/08_WriterCriticWorkflow) | Demonstrates iterative refinement with quality gates, max iteration safety, multiple message handlers, and conditional routing for feedback loops |
+
+Once completed, please proceed to other samples listed below.
+
+> Note that you don't need to follow a strict order after the foundational samples. However, some samples build upon concepts from previous ones, so it's beneficial to be aware of the dependencies.
+
+### Agents
+
+| Sample | Concepts |
+|--------|----------|
+| [Foundry Agents in Workflows](./Agents/FoundryAgent) | Demonstrates using Azure Foundry Agents within a workflow |
+| [Custom Agent Executors](./Agents/CustomAgentExecutors) | Shows how to create a custom agent executor for more complex scenarios |
+| [Workflow as an Agent](./Agents/WorkflowAsAnAgent) | Illustrates how to encapsulate a workflow as an agent |
+
+### Concurrent Execution
+
+| Sample | Concepts |
+|--------|----------|
+| [Fan-Out and Fan-In](./Concurrent) | Introduces parallel processing with fan-out and fan-in patterns |
+
+### Loop
+
+| Sample | Concepts |
+|--------|----------|
+| [Looping](./Loop) | Shows how to create a loop within a workflow |
+
+### Workflow Shared States
+
+| Sample | Concepts |
+|--------|----------|
+| [Shared States](./SharedStates) | Demonstrates shared states between executors for data sharing and coordination |
+
+### Conditional Edges
+
+| Sample | Concepts |
+|--------|----------|
+| [Edge Conditions](./ConditionalEdges/01_EdgeCondition) | Introduces conditional edges for dynamic routing based on executor outputs |
+| [Switch-Case Routing](./ConditionalEdges/02_SwitchCase) | Extends conditional edges with switch-case routing for multiple paths |
+| [Multi-Selection Routing](./ConditionalEdges/03_MultiSelection) | Demonstrates multi-selection routing where one executor can trigger multiple downstream executors |
+
+> These 3 samples build upon each other. It's recommended to explore them in sequence to fully grasp the concepts.
+
+### Declarative Workflows
+
+| Sample | Concepts |
+|--------|----------|
+| [Declarative](./Declarative) | Demonstrates execution of declartive workflows. |
+
+### Checkpointing
+
+| Sample | Concepts |
+|--------|----------|
+| [Checkpoint and Resume](./Checkpoint/CheckpointAndResume) | Introduces checkpoints for saving and restoring workflow state for time travel purposes |
+| [Checkpoint and Rehydrate](./Checkpoint/CheckpointAndRehydrate) | Demonstrates hydrating a new workflow instance from a saved checkpoint |
+| [Checkpoint with Human-in-the-Loop](./Checkpoint/CheckpointWithHumanInTheLoop) | Combines checkpointing with human-in-the-loop interactions |
+
+### Human-in-the-Loop
+
+| Sample | Concepts |
+|--------|----------|
+| [Basic Human-in-the-Loop](./HumanInTheLoop/HumanInTheLoopBasic) | Introduces human-in-the-loop interaction using input ports and external requests |

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Resources/Lorem_Ipsum.txt

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+
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dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Resources/ambiguous_email.txt

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+Subject: Action Required: Verify Your Account
+
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+
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+
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+
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dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Resources/email.txt

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+Subject: Team Meeting Follow-up - Action Items
+
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+
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+
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+
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+(555) 123-4567

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dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/SharedStates/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+
+namespace WorkflowSharedStatesSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This sample introduces the concept of shared states within a workflow.
+/// It demonstrates how multiple executors can read from and write to shared states,
+/// allowing for more complex data sharing and coordination between tasks.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// Pre-requisites:
+/// - Foundational samples should be completed first.
+/// - This sample also uses the fan-out and fan-in patterns to achieve parallel processing.
+/// </remarks>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        // Create the executors
+        var fileRead = new FileReadExecutor();
+        var wordCount = new WordCountingExecutor();
+        var paragraphCount = new ParagraphCountingExecutor();
+        var aggregate = new AggregationExecutor();
+
+        // Build the workflow by connecting executors sequentially
+        var workflow = new WorkflowBuilder(fileRead)
+            .AddFanOutEdge(fileRead, [wordCount, paragraphCount])
+            .AddFanInEdge([wordCount, paragraphCount], aggregate)
+            .WithOutputFrom(aggregate)
+            .Build();
+
+        // Execute the workflow with input data
+        await using Run run = await InProcessExecution.RunAsync(workflow, "Lorem_Ipsum.txt");
+        foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in run.NewEvents)
+        {
+            if (evt is WorkflowOutputEvent outputEvent)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine(outputEvent.Data);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Constants for shared state scopes.
+/// </summary>
+internal static class FileContentStateConstants
+{
+    public const string FileContentStateScope = "FileContentState";
+}
+
+internal sealed class FileReadExecutor() : Executor<string, string>("FileReadExecutor")
+{
+    public override async ValueTask<string> HandleAsync(string message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        // Read file content from embedded resource
+        string fileContent = Resources.Read(message);
+        // Store file content in a shared state for access by other executors
+        string fileID = Guid.NewGuid().ToString("N");
+        await context.QueueStateUpdateAsync(fileID, fileContent, scopeName: FileContentStateConstants.FileContentStateScope, cancellationToken);
+
+        return fileID;
+    }
+}
+
+internal sealed class FileStats
+{
+    public int ParagraphCount { get; set; }
+    public int WordCount { get; set; }
+}
+
+internal sealed class WordCountingExecutor() : Executor<string, FileStats>("WordCountingExecutor")
+{
+    public override async ValueTask<FileStats> HandleAsync(string message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        // Retrieve the file content from the shared state
+        var fileContent = await context.ReadStateAsync<string>(message, scopeName: FileContentStateConstants.FileContentStateScope, cancellationToken)
+            ?? throw new InvalidOperationException("File content state not found");
+
+        int wordCount = fileContent.Split([' ', '\n', '\r'], StringSplitOptions.RemoveEmptyEntries).Length;
+
+        return new FileStats { WordCount = wordCount };
+    }
+}
+
+internal sealed class ParagraphCountingExecutor() : Executor<string, FileStats>("ParagraphCountingExecutor")
+{
+    public override async ValueTask<FileStats> HandleAsync(string message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        // Retrieve the file content from the shared state
+        var fileContent = await context.ReadStateAsync<string>(message, scopeName: FileContentStateConstants.FileContentStateScope, cancellationToken)
+            ?? throw new InvalidOperationException("File content state not found");
+
+        int paragraphCount = fileContent.Split(['\n', '\r'], StringSplitOptions.RemoveEmptyEntries).Length;
+
+        return new FileStats { ParagraphCount = paragraphCount };
+    }
+}
+
+internal sealed class AggregationExecutor() : Executor<FileStats>("AggregationExecutor")
+{
+    private readonly List<FileStats> _messages = [];
+
+    public override async ValueTask HandleAsync(FileStats message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        this._messages.Add(message);
+
+        if (this._messages.Count == 2)
+        {
+            // Aggregate the results from both executors
+            var totalParagraphCount = this._messages.Sum(m => m.ParagraphCount);
+            var totalWordCount = this._messages.Sum(m => m.WordCount);
+            await context.YieldOutputAsync($"Total Paragraphs: {totalParagraphCount}, Total Words: {totalWordCount}", cancellationToken);
+        }
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/SharedStates/Resources.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+namespace WorkflowSharedStatesSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Resource helper to load resources.
+/// </summary>
+internal static class Resources
+{
+    private const string ResourceFolder = "Resources";
+
+    public static string Read(string fileName) => File.ReadAllText($"{ResourceFolder}/{fileName}");
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/SharedStates/SharedStates.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <None Include="..\Resources\*">
+      <CopyToOutputDirectory>Always</CopyToOutputDirectory>
+      <Link>Resources\%(Filename)%(Extension)</Link>
+    </None>
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Visualization/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+
+namespace WorkflowVisualizationSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Sample demonstrating workflow visualization using Mermaid and DOT (Graphviz) formats.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// This sample shows how to use the ToMermaidString() and ToDotString() extension methods
+/// to generate visual representations of workflow graphs. The visualizations can be used
+/// for documentation, debugging, and understanding complex workflow structures.
+/// </remarks>
+internal static class Program
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Entry point that generates and displays workflow visualizations in Mermaid and DOT formats.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="args">Command line arguments (not used).</param>
+    private static void Main(string[] args)
+    {
+        // Step 1: Build the workflow you want to visualize
+        Workflow workflow = WorkflowMapReduceSample.Program.BuildWorkflow();
+
+        // Step 2: Generate and display workflow visualization
+        Console.WriteLine("Generating workflow visualization...");
+
+        // Mermaid
+        Console.WriteLine("Mermaid string: \n=======");
+        var mermaid = workflow.ToMermaidString();
+        Console.WriteLine(mermaid);
+        Console.WriteLine("=======");
+
+        // DOT
+        Console.WriteLine("DiGraph string: *** Tip: To export DOT as an image, install Graphviz and pipe the DOT output to 'dot -Tsvg', 'dot -Tpng', etc. *** \n=======");
+        var dotString = workflow.ToDotString();
+        Console.WriteLine(dotString);
+        Console.WriteLine("=======");
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Visualization/README.md

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+# Workflow Visualization Sample
+
+This sample demonstrates how to visualize workflows using `ToMermaidString()` and `ToDotString()` extension methods. It uses a map-reduce workflow with fan-out/fan-in patterns as an example.
+
+## Running the Sample
+
+```bash
+dotnet run
+```
+
+## Output Formats
+
+The sample generates two visualization formats:
+
+### Mermaid
+Paste the output into any Mermaid-compatible viewer (GitHub, Mermaid Live Editor, etc.):
+
+![Mermaid Visualization](Resources/mermaid_render.png)
+
+### DOT (Graphviz)
+Render with Graphviz (requires `graphviz` to be installed):
+
+```bash
+dotnet run | tail -n +20 | dot -Tpng -o workflow.png
+```
+
+![Graphviz Visualization](Resources/graphviz_render.png)
+
+## Usage
+
+```csharp
+Workflow workflow = BuildWorkflow();
+
+// Generate Mermaid format
+string mermaid = workflow.ToMermaidString();
+
+// Generate DOT format
+string dotString = workflow.ToDotString();
+```

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/Visualization/Visualization.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\Concurrent\MapReduce\MapReduce.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/_Foundational/01_ExecutorsAndEdges/01_ExecutorsAndEdges.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/_Foundational/01_ExecutorsAndEdges/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+
+namespace WorkflowExecutorsAndEdgesSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This sample introduces the concepts of executors and edges in a workflow.
+///
+/// Workflows are built from executors (processing units) connected by edges (data flow paths).
+/// In this example, we create a simple text processing pipeline that:
+/// 1. Takes input text and converts it to uppercase using an UppercaseExecutor
+/// 2. Takes the uppercase text and reverses it using a ReverseTextExecutor
+///
+/// The executors are connected sequentially, so data flows from one to the next in order.
+/// For input "Hello, World!", the workflow produces "!DLROW ,OLLEH".
+/// </summary>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        // Create the executors
+        Func<string, string> uppercaseFunc = s => s.ToUpperInvariant();
+        var uppercase = uppercaseFunc.BindAsExecutor("UppercaseExecutor");
+
+        ReverseTextExecutor reverse = new();
+
+        // Build the workflow by connecting executors sequentially
+        WorkflowBuilder builder = new(uppercase);
+        builder.AddEdge(uppercase, reverse).WithOutputFrom(reverse);
+        var workflow = builder.Build();
+
+        // Execute the workflow with input data
+        await using Run run = await InProcessExecution.RunAsync(workflow, "Hello, World!");
+        foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in run.NewEvents)
+        {
+            if (evt is ExecutorCompletedEvent executorComplete)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"{executorComplete.ExecutorId}: {executorComplete.Data}");
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Second executor: reverses the input text and completes the workflow.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class ReverseTextExecutor() : Executor<string, string>("ReverseTextExecutor")
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Processes the input message by reversing the text.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="message">The input text to reverse</param>
+    /// <param name="context">Workflow context for accessing workflow services and adding events</param>
+    /// <param name="cancellationToken">The <see cref="CancellationToken"/> to monitor for cancellation requests.
+    /// The default is <see cref="CancellationToken.None"/>.</param>
+    /// <returns>The input text reversed</returns>
+    public override ValueTask<string> HandleAsync(string message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        // Because we do not suppress it, the returned result will be yielded as an output from this executor.
+        return ValueTask.FromResult(string.Concat(message.Reverse()));
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/_Foundational/02_Streaming/02_Streaming.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/_Foundational/02_Streaming/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+
+namespace WorkflowStreamingSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This sample introduces streaming output in workflows.
+///
+/// While 01_Executors_And_Edges waits for the entire workflow to complete before showing results,
+/// this example streams events back to you in real-time as each executor finishes processing.
+/// This is useful for monitoring long-running workflows or providing live feedback to users.
+///
+/// The workflow logic is identical: uppercase text, then reverse it. The difference is in
+/// how we observe the execution - we see intermediate results as they happen.
+/// </summary>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        // Create the executors
+        UppercaseExecutor uppercase = new();
+        ReverseTextExecutor reverse = new();
+
+        // Build the workflow by connecting executors sequentially
+        WorkflowBuilder builder = new(uppercase);
+        builder.AddEdge(uppercase, reverse).WithOutputFrom(reverse);
+        var workflow = builder.Build();
+
+        // Execute the workflow in streaming mode
+        await using StreamingRun run = await InProcessExecution.StreamAsync(workflow, input: "Hello, World!");
+        await foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in run.WatchStreamAsync())
+        {
+            if (evt is ExecutorCompletedEvent executorCompleted)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"{executorCompleted.ExecutorId}: {executorCompleted.Data}");
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// First executor: converts input text to uppercase.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class UppercaseExecutor() : Executor<string, string>("UppercaseExecutor")
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Processes the input message by converting it to uppercase.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="message">The input text to convert</param>
+    /// <param name="context">Workflow context for accessing workflow services and adding events</param>
+    /// <param name="cancellationToken">The <see cref="CancellationToken"/> to monitor for cancellation requests.
+    /// The default is <see cref="CancellationToken.None"/>.</param>
+    /// <returns>The input text converted to uppercase</returns>
+    public override ValueTask<string> HandleAsync(string message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default) =>
+        ValueTask.FromResult(message.ToUpperInvariant()); // The return value will be sent as a message along an edge to subsequent executors
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Second executor: reverses the input text and completes the workflow.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class ReverseTextExecutor() : Executor<string, string>("ReverseTextExecutor")
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Processes the input message by reversing the text.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="message">The input text to reverse</param>
+    /// <param name="context">Workflow context for accessing workflow services and adding events</param>
+    /// <param name="cancellationToken">The <see cref="CancellationToken"/> to monitor for cancellation requests.
+    /// The default is <see cref="CancellationToken.None"/>.</param>
+    /// <returns>The input text reversed</returns>
+    public override ValueTask<string> HandleAsync(string message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        // Because we do not suppress it, the returned result will be yielded as an output from this executor.
+        return ValueTask.FromResult(string.Concat(message.Reverse()));
+    }
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/_Foundational/03_AgentsInWorkflows/03_AgentsInWorkflows.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.AI.OpenAI" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.Identity" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.AI.OpenAI" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/_Foundational/03_AgentsInWorkflows/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Azure.AI.OpenAI;
+using Azure.Identity;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.AI;
+
+namespace WorkflowAgentsInWorkflowsSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This sample introduces the use of AI agents as executors within a workflow.
+///
+/// Instead of simple text processing executors, this workflow uses three translation agents:
+/// 1. French Agent - translates input text to French
+/// 2. Spanish Agent - translates French text to Spanish
+/// 3. English Agent - translates Spanish text back to English
+///
+/// The agents are connected sequentially, creating a translation chain that demonstrates
+/// how AI-powered components can be seamlessly integrated into workflow pipelines.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// Pre-requisites:
+/// - An Azure OpenAI chat completion deployment must be configured.
+/// </remarks>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        // Set up the Azure OpenAI client
+        var endpoint = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT") ?? throw new InvalidOperationException("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT is not set.");
+        var deploymentName = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_DEPLOYMENT_NAME") ?? "gpt-4o-mini";
+        var chatClient = new AzureOpenAIClient(new Uri(endpoint), new AzureCliCredential()).GetChatClient(deploymentName).AsIChatClient();
+
+        // Create agents
+        AIAgent frenchAgent = GetTranslationAgent("French", chatClient);
+        AIAgent spanishAgent = GetTranslationAgent("Spanish", chatClient);
+        AIAgent englishAgent = GetTranslationAgent("English", chatClient);
+
+        // Build the workflow by adding executors and connecting them
+        var workflow = new WorkflowBuilder(frenchAgent)
+            .AddEdge(frenchAgent, spanishAgent)
+            .AddEdge(spanishAgent, englishAgent)
+            .Build();
+
+        // Execute the workflow
+        await using StreamingRun run = await InProcessExecution.StreamAsync(workflow, new ChatMessage(ChatRole.User, "Hello World!"));
+
+        // Must send the turn token to trigger the agents.
+        // The agents are wrapped as executors. When they receive messages,
+        // they will cache the messages and only start processing when they receive a TurnToken.
+        await run.TrySendMessageAsync(new TurnToken(emitEvents: true));
+        await foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in run.WatchStreamAsync())
+        {
+            if (evt is AgentResponseUpdateEvent executorComplete)
+            {
+                Console.WriteLine($"{executorComplete.ExecutorId}: {executorComplete.Data}");
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Creates a translation agent for the specified target language.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <param name="targetLanguage">The target language for translation</param>
+    /// <param name="chatClient">The chat client to use for the agent</param>
+    /// <returns>A ChatClientAgent configured for the specified language</returns>
+    private static ChatClientAgent GetTranslationAgent(string targetLanguage, IChatClient chatClient) =>
+        new(chatClient, $"You are a translation assistant that translates the provided text to {targetLanguage}.");
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/_Foundational/04_AgentWorkflowPatterns/04_AgentWorkflowPatterns.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.AI.OpenAI" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Azure.Identity" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.AI.OpenAI" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/_Foundational/04_AgentWorkflowPatterns/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using System.Text.Json;
+using Azure.AI.OpenAI;
+using Azure.Identity;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.AI;
+
+namespace WorkflowAgentsInWorkflowsSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This sample introduces the use of AI agents as executors within a workflow,
+/// using <see cref="AgentWorkflowBuilder"/> to compose the agents into one of
+/// several common patterns.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// Pre-requisites:
+/// - An Azure OpenAI chat completion deployment must be configured.
+/// </remarks>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        // Set up the Azure OpenAI client.
+        var endpoint = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT") ?? throw new InvalidOperationException("AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT is not set.");
+        var deploymentName = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_OPENAI_DEPLOYMENT_NAME") ?? "gpt-4o-mini";
+        var client = new AzureOpenAIClient(new Uri(endpoint), new AzureCliCredential()).GetChatClient(deploymentName).AsIChatClient();
+
+        Console.Write("Choose workflow type ('sequential', 'concurrent', 'handoffs', 'groupchat'): ");
+        switch (Console.ReadLine())
+        {
+            case "sequential":
+                await RunWorkflowAsync(
+                    AgentWorkflowBuilder.BuildSequential(from lang in (string[])["French", "Spanish", "English"] select GetTranslationAgent(lang, client)),
+                    [new(ChatRole.User, "Hello, world!")]);
+                break;
+
+            case "concurrent":
+                await RunWorkflowAsync(
+                    AgentWorkflowBuilder.BuildConcurrent(from lang in (string[])["French", "Spanish", "English"] select GetTranslationAgent(lang, client)),
+                    [new(ChatRole.User, "Hello, world!")]);
+                break;
+
+            case "handoffs":
+                ChatClientAgent historyTutor = new(client,
+                    "You provide assistance with historical queries. Explain important events and context clearly. Only respond about history.",
+                    "history_tutor",
+                    "Specialist agent for historical questions");
+                ChatClientAgent mathTutor = new(client,
+                    "You provide help with math problems. Explain your reasoning at each step and include examples. Only respond about math.",
+                    "math_tutor",
+                    "Specialist agent for math questions");
+                ChatClientAgent triageAgent = new(client,
+                    "You determine which agent to use based on the user's homework question. ALWAYS handoff to another agent.",
+                    "triage_agent",
+                    "Routes messages to the appropriate specialist agent");
+                var workflow = AgentWorkflowBuilder.CreateHandoffBuilderWith(triageAgent)
+                    .WithHandoffs(triageAgent, [mathTutor, historyTutor])
+                    .WithHandoffs([mathTutor, historyTutor], triageAgent)
+                    .Build();
+
+                List<ChatMessage> messages = [];
+                while (true)
+                {
+                    Console.Write("Q: ");
+                    messages.Add(new(ChatRole.User, Console.ReadLine()));
+                    messages.AddRange(await RunWorkflowAsync(workflow, messages));
+                }
+
+            case "groupchat":
+                await RunWorkflowAsync(
+                    AgentWorkflowBuilder.CreateGroupChatBuilderWith(agents => new RoundRobinGroupChatManager(agents) { MaximumIterationCount = 5 })
+                        .AddParticipants(from lang in (string[])["French", "Spanish", "English"] select GetTranslationAgent(lang, client))
+                        .Build(),
+                    [new(ChatRole.User, "Hello, world!")]);
+                break;
+
+            default:
+                throw new InvalidOperationException("Invalid workflow type.");
+        }
+
+        static async Task<List<ChatMessage>> RunWorkflowAsync(Workflow workflow, List<ChatMessage> messages)
+        {
+            string? lastExecutorId = null;
+
+            await using StreamingRun run = await InProcessExecution.StreamAsync(workflow, messages);
+            await run.TrySendMessageAsync(new TurnToken(emitEvents: true));
+            await foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in run.WatchStreamAsync())
+            {
+                if (evt is AgentResponseUpdateEvent e)
+                {
+                    if (e.ExecutorId != lastExecutorId)
+                    {
+                        lastExecutorId = e.ExecutorId;
+                        Console.WriteLine();
+                        Console.WriteLine(e.ExecutorId);
+                    }
+
+                    Console.Write(e.Update.Text);
+                    if (e.Update.Contents.OfType<FunctionCallContent>().FirstOrDefault() is FunctionCallContent call)
+                    {
+                        Console.WriteLine();
+                        Console.WriteLine($"  [Calling function '{call.Name}' with arguments: {JsonSerializer.Serialize(call.Arguments)}]");
+                    }
+                }
+                else if (evt is WorkflowOutputEvent output)
+                {
+                    Console.WriteLine();
+                    return output.As<List<ChatMessage>>()!;
+                }
+            }
+
+            return [];
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>Creates a translation agent for the specified target language.</summary>
+    private static ChatClientAgent GetTranslationAgent(string targetLanguage, IChatClient chatClient) =>
+        new(chatClient,
+            $"You are a translation assistant who only responds in {targetLanguage}. Respond to any " +
+            $"input by outputting the name of the input language and then translating the input to {targetLanguage}.");
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/_Foundational/05_MultiModelService/05_MultiModelService.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Anthropic" />
+    <PackageReference Include="AWSSDK.Extensions.Bedrock.MEAI" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.AI.OpenAI" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/_Foundational/05_MultiModelService/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Amazon.BedrockRuntime;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI;
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.AI;
+
+// Define the topic discussion.
+const string Topic = "Goldendoodles make the best pets.";
+
+// Create the IChatClients to talk to different services.
+IChatClient aws = new AmazonBedrockRuntimeClient(
+    Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("BEDROCK_ACCESSKEY"!),
+    Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("BEDROCK_SECRETACCESSKEY")!,
+    Amazon.RegionEndpoint.USEast1)
+    .AsIChatClient("amazon.nova-pro-v1:0");
+
+IChatClient anthropic = new Anthropic.AnthropicClient(
+    new() { APIKey = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("ANTHROPIC_APIKEY") })
+    .AsIChatClient("claude-sonnet-4-20250514");
+
+IChatClient openai = new OpenAI.OpenAIClient(
+    Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("OPENAI_API_KEY")!).GetChatClient("gpt-4o-mini")
+    .AsIChatClient();
+
+// Define our agents.
+AIAgent researcher = new ChatClientAgent(aws,
+    instructions: """
+        Write a short essay on topic specified by the user. The essay should be three to five paragraphs, written at a
+        high school reading level, and include relevant background information, key claims, and notable perspectives.
+        You MUST include at least one silly and objectively wrong piece of information about the topic but believe
+        it to be true.
+        """,
+    name: "researcher",
+    description: "Researches a topic and writes about the material.");
+
+AIAgent factChecker = new ChatClientAgent(openai,
+    instructions: """
+        Evaluate the researcher's essay. Verify the accuracy of any claims against reliable sources, noting whether it is
+        supported, partially supported, unverified, or false, and provide short reasoning.
+        """,
+    name: "fact_checker",
+    description: "Fact-checks reliable sources and flags inaccuracies.",
+    [new HostedWebSearchTool()]);
+
+AIAgent reporter = new ChatClientAgent(anthropic,
+    instructions: """
+        Summarize the original essay into a single paragraph, taking into account the subsequent fact checking to correct
+        any inaccuracies. Only include facts that were confirmed by the fact checker. Omit any information that was
+        flagged as inaccurate or unverified. The summary should be clear, concise, and informative.
+        You MUST NOT provide any commentary on what you're doing. Simply output the final paragraph.
+        """,
+    name: "reporter",
+    description: "Summarize the researcher's essay into a single paragraph, focusing only on the fact checker's confirmed facts.");
+
+// Build a sequential workflow: Researcher -> Fact-Checker -> Reporter
+AIAgent workflowAgent = AgentWorkflowBuilder.BuildSequential(researcher, factChecker, reporter).AsAgent();
+
+// Run the workflow, streaming the output as it arrives.
+string? lastAuthor = null;
+await foreach (var update in workflowAgent.RunStreamingAsync(Topic))
+{
+    if (lastAuthor != update.AuthorName)
+    {
+        lastAuthor = update.AuthorName;
+        Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.Green;
+        Console.WriteLine($"\n\n** {update.AuthorName} **");
+        Console.ResetColor();
+    }
+
+    Console.Write(update.Text);
+}

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/_Foundational/06_SubWorkflows/06_SubWorkflows.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
+    <TargetFrameworks>net10.0</TargetFrameworks>
+
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>enable</ImplicitUsings>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows\Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows.csproj" />
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\..\..\..\..\src\Microsoft.Agents.AI\Microsoft.Agents.AI.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

dotnet/samples/GettingStarted/Workflows/_Foundational/06_SubWorkflows/Program.cs

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+// Copyright (c) Microsoft. All rights reserved.
+
+using Microsoft.Agents.AI.Workflows;
+
+namespace WorkflowSubWorkflowsSample;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// This sample demonstrates how to compose workflows hierarchically by using
+/// a workflow as an executor within another workflow (sub-workflows).
+///
+/// A sub-workflow is a workflow that is embedded as an executor within a parent workflow.
+/// This allows you to:
+/// 1. Encapsulate and reuse complex workflow logic as modular components
+/// 2. Build hierarchical workflow structures
+/// 3. Create composable, maintainable workflow architectures
+///
+/// In this example, we create:
+/// - A text processing sub-workflow (uppercase → reverse → append suffix)
+/// - A parent workflow that adds a prefix, processes through the sub-workflow, and post-processes
+///
+/// For input "hello", the workflow produces: "INPUT: [FINAL] OLLEH [PROCESSED] [END]"
+/// </summary>
+public static class Program
+{
+    private static async Task Main()
+    {
+        Console.WriteLine("\n=== Sub-Workflow Demonstration ===\n");
+
+        // Step 1: Build a simple text processing sub-workflow
+        Console.WriteLine("Building sub-workflow: Uppercase → Reverse → Append Suffix...\n");
+
+        UppercaseExecutor uppercase = new();
+        ReverseExecutor reverse = new();
+        AppendSuffixExecutor append = new(" [PROCESSED]");
+
+        var subWorkflow = new WorkflowBuilder(uppercase)
+            .AddEdge(uppercase, reverse)
+            .AddEdge(reverse, append)
+            .WithOutputFrom(append)
+            .Build();
+
+        // Step 2: Configure the sub-workflow as an executor for use in the parent workflow
+        ExecutorBinding subWorkflowExecutor = subWorkflow.BindAsExecutor("TextProcessingSubWorkflow");
+
+        // Step 3: Build a main workflow that uses the sub-workflow as an executor
+        Console.WriteLine("Building main workflow that uses the sub-workflow as an executor...\n");
+
+        PrefixExecutor prefix = new("INPUT: ");
+        PostProcessExecutor postProcess = new();
+
+        var mainWorkflow = new WorkflowBuilder(prefix)
+            .AddEdge(prefix, subWorkflowExecutor)
+            .AddEdge(subWorkflowExecutor, postProcess)
+            .WithOutputFrom(postProcess)
+            .Build();
+
+        // Step 4: Execute the main workflow
+        Console.WriteLine("Executing main workflow with input: 'hello'\n");
+        await using Run run = await InProcessExecution.RunAsync(mainWorkflow, "hello");
+
+        // Display results
+        foreach (WorkflowEvent evt in run.NewEvents)
+        {
+            if (evt is ExecutorCompletedEvent executorComplete && executorComplete.Data is not null)
+            {
+                Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.Green;
+                Console.WriteLine($"[{executorComplete.ExecutorId}] {executorComplete.Data}");
+                Console.ResetColor();
+            }
+            else if (evt is WorkflowOutputEvent output)
+            {
+                Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.Cyan;
+                Console.WriteLine("\n=== Main Workflow Completed ===");
+                Console.WriteLine($"Final Output: {output.Data}");
+                Console.ResetColor();
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Optional: Visualize the workflow structure - Note that sub-workflows are not rendered
+        Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.DarkGray;
+        Console.WriteLine("\n=== Workflow Visualization ===\n");
+        Console.WriteLine(mainWorkflow.ToMermaidString());
+        Console.ResetColor();
+
+        Console.WriteLine("\n✅ Sample Complete: Workflows can be composed hierarchically using sub-workflows\n");
+    }
+}
+
+// ====================================
+// Text Processing Executors
+// ====================================
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Adds a prefix to the input text.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class PrefixExecutor(string prefix) : Executor<string, string>("PrefixExecutor")
+{
+    public override ValueTask<string> HandleAsync(string message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        string result = prefix + message;
+        Console.WriteLine($"[Prefix] '{message}' → '{result}'");
+        return ValueTask.FromResult(result);
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Converts input text to uppercase.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class UppercaseExecutor() : Executor<string, string>("UppercaseExecutor")
+{
+    public override ValueTask<string> HandleAsync(string message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        string result = message.ToUpperInvariant();
+        Console.WriteLine($"[Uppercase] '{message}' → '{result}'");
+        return ValueTask.FromResult(result);
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Reverses the input text.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class ReverseExecutor() : Executor<string, string>("ReverseExecutor")
+{
+    public override ValueTask<string> HandleAsync(string message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        string result = string.Concat(message.Reverse());
+        Console.WriteLine($"[Reverse] '{message}' → '{result}'");
+        return ValueTask.FromResult(result);
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Appends a suffix to the input text.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class AppendSuffixExecutor(string suffix) : Executor<string, string>("AppendSuffixExecutor")
+{
+    public override ValueTask<string> HandleAsync(string message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        string result = message + suffix;
+        Console.WriteLine($"[AppendSuffix] '{message}' → '{result}'");
+        return ValueTask.FromResult(result);
+    }
+}
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Performs final post-processing by wrapping the text.
+/// </summary>
+internal sealed class PostProcessExecutor() : Executor<string, string>("PostProcessExecutor")
+{
+    public override ValueTask<string> HandleAsync(string message, IWorkflowContext context, CancellationToken cancellationToken = default)
+    {
+        string result = $"[FINAL] {message} [END]";
+        Console.WriteLine($"[PostProcess] '{message}' → '{result}'");
+        return ValueTask.FromResult(result);
+    }
+}

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