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When should i go for plugin & when should i go for Workflow in Dynamic CRM with example.

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I just wants to know When should i go for plugin & when should i go for Workflow in Dynamic CRM with example.

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Hi Uday,

hope below articles will help you : www.powerobjects.com/.../workflows-vs-javascript-vs-plugins-dynamics-crm

In simple terms : workflows has very less triggers like create ,update, delete etc. however plugin provides variety of messags which you can like associate , dissaciate etc.

so if you need a trigger outside the traditional CRUD - you would need Plugin. However if its normal CRUD messages , use workflow and also if you feel the funtionality might need some extension or editing later - its easier to change workflows and doesnt necessarily needs a develeloper.

also using outlook client in offline mode workflow won't run. (From SDK: When you work offline, CRM disables workflow notifications. If the changes you make offline are set to trigger an automated workflow process or a system job, the process is automatically triggered when you go back online

hope this helps.

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Thank you Ravish for your help.

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gdas 50,091 Moderator on at

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Hi Uday ,

In addition to Rawish , the main goal to implement logic using workflow is without having any coding experience . Although there is some limitation both using workflow and plugin but its depends on business requirement, so your first choice should be workflow .

As workflow can be trigger on demand but plugin executes only on the record created or updated.

There is also some performance considerations also you need to keep in mind , hope below reference help you to understand .

community.dynamics.com/.../real-time-workflow-or-plugin

For impersonation of workflow you can also check the differences between them-

community.dynamics.com/.../user-impersonation-in-plugins-workflow-and-dialogs

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