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Control flow in Odella determines how data moves through your workflow and how different parts of your workflow are executed.

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How Odella Processes Your Workflow

Odella processes your workflow in two main steps:

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Step 1: Planning the Workflow

Mapping the Journey

Odella first looks at your entire workflow to understand how all the blocks are connected. It identifies where data enters your workflow (input blocks) and where it ends up (output blocks).

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Step 2: Executing the Workflow

Running the Process

Odella then starts running your workflow, beginning with the input blocks. It processes multiple blocks at the same time when possible, making your workflow efficient.

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Special Situations in Your Workflow

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Skipping Parts of Your Workflow

Sometimes, parts of your workflow might be skipped based on certain conditions. This is called “control flow exclusion”.
For example, if you have an “If” block in your workflow, and the condition isn’t met, the blocks connected to the “false” path won’t run. This helps your workflow make decisions and only execute the relevant parts.

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Handling Skipped Sections

Some special blocks in Odella can work with these skipped sections:

If/Else Block

Chooses between two paths based on a condition.

Coalesce Block

Picks the first available value from multiple options.

Race Inputs Block

Uses the first result that becomes available.

Output Block

Sends results out of your workflow.

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Loops in Your Workflow

Loop Controller

This special block allows parts of your workflow to repeat. It’s designed to handle skipped sections carefully, ensuring your loop works as expected.
When using loops, it’s a good idea to include checks (like an If/Else block) to make sure your loop doesn’t unexpectedly stop due to skipped sections.
Use these controls to make execution paths explicit and test every possible outcome before publishing.