What are workflows made of in Sitecore?

Workflows in Sitecore are indeed composed of states, commands, and actions, which together define how content progresses through a workflow process.

States represent different stages within a workflow. Each state reflects a particular status of the content item, such as "Draft," "Approved," or "Rejected." By arranging these states, you can map out the entire lifecycle of a content item.

Commands are the operations that can be executed within specific states. They dictate what users can do when an item is in a certain state, such as moving an item from one state to another or triggering specific actions.

Actions are the specific tasks that are performed as a result of executing commands. For instance, an action could be sending an approval notification or updating the item's status upon completion.

The combination of these three components—states, commands, and actions—allows for a robust and customizable workflow system within Sitecore that can cater to varying project requirements. This structure ensures that content operations are orderly, efficient, and aligned with the organization's content governance practices.