What defines a "Short Lived Process" time scale?

A "Short Lived Process" is characterized by a time scale that typically encompasses milliseconds, seconds, and minutes. This definition emphasizes the rapid execution of these processes within a business application context, where transactions or operations need to be completed quickly to maintain efficiency and responsiveness.

In environments such as Appian, where process automation and user interactions happen frequently and require prompt feedback, it's crucial for short-lived processes to execute in a very brief time frame. Therefore, attributes such as quick data retrieval, immediate user notifications, or fast processing of transactions fall into this category. The focus on milliseconds to minutes aligns with the need for agility in business workflows.

The other time scales, such as hours, days, weeks, and months, describe longer-lived processes suited for more complex or extensive workflows, which may involve significant user interaction or data processing that isn't time-sensitive. Thus, they do not fit the definition of short-lived processes.