aws-sdk 1.3.4 → 1.3.5

data/lib/aws/simple_workflow/activity_type.rb

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+# Copyright 2011-2012 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.
+#
+# Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"). You
+# may not use this file except in compliance with the License. A copy of
+# the License is located at
+#
+#     http://aws.amazon.com/apache2.0/
+#
+# or in the "license" file accompanying this file. This file is
+# distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
+# ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific
+# language governing permissions and limitations under the License.
+
+module AWS
+  class SimpleWorkflow
+
+    # == Registering an ActivityType
+    #
+    # To register an activity type you should use the #activity_types method 
+    # on the domain:
+    #
+    #   domain.activity_types.register('name', 'version', { ... })
+    #
+    # See {ActivityTypeCollection#register} for a complete list of options.
+    #
+    # == Deprecating an activity type
+    #
+    # ActivityType inherits from the generic {Type} base class.  Defined in 
+    # {Type} are a few useful methods including:
+    #
+    # * {Type#deprecate}
+    # * {Type#deprecated?}
+    #
+    # You can use these to deprecate an activity type:
+    #
+    #   domain.activity_types['name','version'].deprecate
+    #
+    # @attr_reader [Time] creation_date When the workflow type was registered.
+    #
+    # @attr_reader [Time,nil] deprecation_date When the workflow type
+    #   was deprecated, or nil if the workflow type has not been deprecated.
+    #
+    # @attr_reader [String,nil] description The description of this workflow
+    #   type, or nil if was not set when it was registered.
+    #
+    # @attr_reader [Symbol] status The status of this workflow type.  The
+    #   status will either be +:registered+ or +:deprecated+.
+    #
+    # @attr_reader [Integer,:none,nil] default_task_heartbeat_timeout
+    #   The default maximum time specified when registering the activity 
+    #   type, before which a worker processing a task must report 
+    #   progress. If the timeout is exceeded, the activity task is 
+    #   automatically timed out. If the worker subsequently attempts 
+    #   to record a heartbeat or return a result, it will be ignored. 
+    #
+    #   The return value may be an integer (number of seconds), the
+    #   symbol +:none+ (implying no timeout) or +nil+ (not specified).
+    #
+    # @attr_reader [String,nil] default_task_list
+    #   The default task list specified for this activity type at 
+    #   registration. This default task list is used if a task list is 
+    #   not provided when a task is scheduled.
+    #
+    # @attr_reader [Integer,:none,nil] default_task_schedule_to_close_timeout
+    #   The default maximum duration specified when registering the 
+    #   activity type, for tasks of this activity type. You can override 
+    #   this default when scheduling a task.
+    #
+    #   The return value may be an integer (number of seconds), the
+    #   symbol +:none+ (implying no timeout) or +nil+ (not specified).
+    #
+    # @attr_reader [Integer,:none,nil] default_task_schedule_to_start_timeout
+    #   The optional default maximum duration specified when registering 
+    #   the activity type, that a task of an activity type can wait 
+    #   before being assigned to a worker.
+    #
+    #   The return value may be an integer (number of seconds), the
+    #   symbol +:none+ (implying no timeout) or +nil+ (not specified).
+    #
+    # @attr_reader [Integer,:none,nil] default_task_start_to_close_timeout
+    #   The default maximum duration for activity tasks of this type.
+    #
+    #   The return value may be an integer (number of seconds), the
+    #   symbol +:none+ (implying no timeout) or +nil+ (not specified).
+    #
+    class ActivityType < Type
+
+      type_attribute :creation_date, :timestamp => true
+
+      type_attribute :deprecation_date, :timestamp => true, :static => false
+
+      type_attribute :description
+
+      type_attribute :status, :to_sym => true, :static => false
+
+      config_attribute :default_task_heartbeat_timeout, :duration => true
+
+      config_attribute :default_task_list do
+        translates_output {|v| v['name'] }
+      end
+
+      config_attribute :default_task_schedule_to_close_timeout, :duration => true
+
+      config_attribute :default_task_schedule_to_start_timeout, :duration => true
+
+      config_attribute :default_task_start_to_close_timeout, :duration => true
+
+      # list activity type only provides type attributes
+      provider(:list_activity_types) do |provider|
+        provider.provides *type_attributes.keys
+        provider.find do |resp|
+          desc = resp.data['typeInfos'].find do |info|  
+            info[self.class.type_key] == { 'name' => name, 'version' => version }
+          end
+        end
+      end
+
+      # describe activity type provides type and config attributes
+      provider(:describe_activity_type) do |provider|
+        provider.provides *type_attributes.keys
+        provider.provides *config_attributes.keys
+        provider.find do |resp|
+          type = { 'name' => name, 'version' => version }
+          resp.data['typeInfo'][self.class.type_key] == type ?
+            resp.data['typeInfo'].merge(resp.data['configuration']) : nil
+        end
+      end
+
+    end
+  end
+end

data/lib/aws/simple_workflow/activity_type_collection.rb

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+# Copyright 2011-2012 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.
+#
+# Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"). You
+# may not use this file except in compliance with the License. A copy of
+# the License is located at
+#
+#     http://aws.amazon.com/apache2.0/
+#
+# or in the "license" file accompanying this file. This file is
+# distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
+# ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific
+# language governing permissions and limitations under the License.
+
+module AWS
+  class SimpleWorkflow
+    class ActivityTypeCollection < TypeCollection
+
+      # Registers a new activity type along with its configuration settings 
+      # in the current domain.
+      # 
+      # @param [String] name The name of the activity type.
+      #
+      # @param [String] version The version of the activity type.
+      #   The activity type consists of the name and version, the 
+      #   combination of which must be unique within the domain. 
+      #
+      # @param [Hash] options
+      # 
+      # @option options [Integer,:none] :default_task_heartbeat_timeout (nil)
+      #   The default maximum time before which a worker processing a task 
+      #   of this type must report progress.  If the timeout is exceeded, 
+      #   the activity task is automatically timed out. If the worker 
+      #   subsequently attempts to record a heartbeat or returns a 
+      #   result, it will be ignored. This default can be overridden when 
+      #   scheduling an activity task.
+      #
+      #   The value should be a number of seconds (integer) or the symbol
+      #   +:none+ (implying no timeout).
+      #
+      # @option options [String] :default_task_list (nil) The default task 
+      #   list to use for scheduling tasks of this activity type. 
+      #   This default task list is used if a task list is not provided 
+      #   when a task is scheduled.
+      #
+      # @option options [Integer,:none] :default_task_schedule_to_close_timeout (nil)
+      #   The value should be a number of seconds (integer) or the symbol
+      #   +:none+ (implying no timeout).
+      #
+      # @option options [Integer,:none] :default_task_schedule_to_start_timeout (nil)
+      #   The default maximum duration that a task of this activity type 
+      #   can wait before being assigned to a worker. This default can be 
+      #   overridden when scheduling an activity task.
+      #
+      #   The value should be a number of seconds (integer) or the symbol
+      #   +:none+ (implying no timeout).
+      #
+      # @option options [Integer,:none] :default_task_start_to_close_timeout (nil)
+      #   The default maximum duration that a worker can take to process 
+      #   tasks of this activity type (in the ISO 8601 format). This default
+      #   can be overridden when scheduling an activity task.
+      #
+      #   The value should be a number of seconds (integer) or the symbol
+      #   +:none+ (implying no timeout).
+      #
+      # @option options [String] :description (nil) A textual description 
+      #   of the activity type.
+      #
+      def register name, version, options = {}
+
+        options[:domain] = domain.name
+        options[:name] = name
+        options[:version] = version
+
+        duration_opts(options, 
+          :default_task_heartbeat_timeout,
+          :default_task_schedule_to_close_timeout,
+          :default_task_schedule_to_start_timeout,
+          :default_task_start_to_close_timeout)
+
+        if task_list = options[:default_task_list]
+          options[:default_task_list] = { :name => task_list.to_s }
+        end
+
+        client.register_activity_type(options)
+
+        self[name, version]
+        
+      end
+      alias_method :create, :register
+
+    end
+  end
+end

data/lib/aws/simple_workflow/client.rb

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+# Copyright 2011-2012 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.
+#
+# Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"). You
+# may not use this file except in compliance with the License. A copy of
+# the License is located at
+#
+#     http://aws.amazon.com/apache2.0/
+#
+# or in the "license" file accompanying this file. This file is
+# distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
+# ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific
+# language governing permissions and limitations under the License.
+
+module AWS
+  class SimpleWorkflow
+
+    # @private
+    class Client < Core::JsonClient
+
+      API_VERSION = '2012-01-25'
+
+      TARGET_PREFIX = "SimpleWorkflowService."
+
+      REQUEST_CLASS = SimpleWorkflow::Request
+
+      CACHEABLE_REQUESTS = Set[
+        :count_pending_activity_tasks,
+        :count_pending_decision_tasks,
+        :count_closed_workflow_executions,
+        :count_open_workflow_executions,
+        :describe_activity_type,
+        :describe_domain,
+        :describe_workflow_execution,
+        :describe_workflow_type,
+        :get_workflow_execution_history,
+        #:poll_for_decision_task, # see below for expanded logic
+        :list_activity_types,
+        :list_domains,
+        :list_closed_workfow_executions,
+        :list_open_workfow_executions,
+        :list_workfow_types,
+      ]
+
+      configure_client
+
+      private
+      def cacheable_request? name, options
+        if name == :poll_for_decision_task
+          options.keys.include?(:next_page_token)
+        else
+          self.class::CACHEABLE_REQUESTS.include?(name)
+        end
+      end
+
+    end
+  end
+end

data/lib/aws/simple_workflow/config.rb

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+# Copyright 2011-2012 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.
+#
+# Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"). You
+# may not use this file except in compliance with the License. A copy of
+# the License is located at
+#
+#     http://aws.amazon.com/apache2.0/
+#
+# or in the "license" file accompanying this file. This file is
+# distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
+# ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific
+# language governing permissions and limitations under the License.
+
+AWS::Core::Configuration.module_eval do
+
+  add_service 'SimpleWorkflow', 'simple_workflow', 'swf.us-east-1.amazonaws.com'
+
+end

data/lib/aws/simple_workflow/count.rb

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+# Copyright 2011-2012 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.
+#
+# Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"). You
+# may not use this file except in compliance with the License. A copy of
+# the License is located at
+#
+#     http://aws.amazon.com/apache2.0/
+#
+# or in the "license" file accompanying this file. This file is
+# distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
+# ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific
+# language governing permissions and limitations under the License.
+
+module AWS
+  class SimpleWorkflow
+
+    # Simple Workflow returns counts that may be truncated.  Truncated 
+    # counts indicate a lower bound.  A count of 100 that is truncated 
+    # could be represented to a user like "100+".  Non-truncated counts 
+    # are definitive.
+    class Count
+
+      # @private
+      def initialize count, truncated
+        @count = count
+        @truncated = truncated
+      end
+
+      # @return [Integer]
+      attr_reader :count
+
+      alias_method :to_i, :count
+
+      # @return [Boolean]
+      def truncated?
+        @truncated
+      end
+
+      def == other
+        other.is_a?(Count) and 
+        other.count == self.count and 
+        other.truncated? == self.truncated?
+      end
+
+      alias_method :eql?, :==
+
+    end
+  end
+end

data/lib/aws/simple_workflow/decision_task.rb

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+# Copyright 2011-2012 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.
+#
+# Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"). You
+# may not use this file except in compliance with the License. A copy of
+# the License is located at
+#
+#     http://aws.amazon.com/apache2.0/
+#
+# or in the "license" file accompanying this file. This file is
+# distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
+# ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific
+# language governing permissions and limitations under the License.
+
+module AWS
+  class SimpleWorkflow
+
+    # == Getting Decision Tasks
+    #
+    # You can use #poll or #poll_for_single_task on {DecisionTaskCollection}
+    # to grab a decision task:
+    #
+    #   # get a single task
+    #   if task = domain.decision_tasks.poll_for_single_task('task-list')
+    #     # make decisions
+    #     task.complete!
+    #   end
+    #
+    # See {DecisionTaskCollection} for more information on getting and
+    # counting decision tasks.
+    #
+    # == Exploring Event History
+    #
+    # Once you have a decision task you can examine the event history. 
+    # This can give you the information you need to make decisions.
+    # The {#events} and {#new_events} methods enumerate through
+    # all events or events since the last decision.
+    #
+    #   decision_task.new_events.each do |event|
+    #     # inspect the #event_type and #attributes
+    #   end
+    # 
+    # Check out {HistoryEvent} for more information on working with
+    # events.
+    #
+    # == Making Decisions
+    #
+    # Based on the history of events, you should make decisions by calling
+    # methods listed below.  You can call each method as many times as
+    # you wish, until you have completed the decision task.
+    # 
+    #  * {#schedule_activity_task}
+    #  * {#request_cancel_activity_task}
+    # 
+    #  * {#complete_workflow_execution}
+    #  * {#cancel_workflow_execution}
+    #  * {#fail_workflow_execution}
+    #  * {#continue_as_new_workflow_execution}
+    #
+    #  * {#record_marker}
+    #  * {#start_timer}
+    #  * {#cancel_timer}
+    #
+    #  * {#signal_external_workflow_execution}
+    #  * {#request_cancel_external_workflow_execution}
+    #  * {#start_child_workflow_execution}
+    #
+    # The deicision methods are grouped above by concern.
+    #
+    # == Completing the Decision Task
+    #
+    # Once you have finished adding deicions to the task, you need to 
+    # complete it.  If you called {DecisionTaskCollection#poll} or 
+    # {DecisionTaskCollection#poll_for_single_task} with a block
+    # argument then the decision will be completed automatically at the
+    # end of the block.
+    #
+    #   domain.decision_tasks.poll do |decision_task|
+    #     # ...
+    #   end #=> the decision task is closed here
+    #
+    # If you get a task from {DecisionTaskCollection#poll_for_single_task}
+    # without a block, then it is your responsibility to call {#complete!}
+    # on the decision task.  If you fail to do this before the
+    # task start to close timeout, then a decisionTaskTimedOut event 
+    # will be added to the workflow execution history. 
+    #
+    class DecisionTask
+
+      include Core::Model
+      include OptionFormatters
+
+      # @private
+      def initialize domain, request_options, data
+
+        @domain = domain
+
+        @request_options = request_options
+
+        @task_token = data['taskToken']
+
+        workflow_id = data['workflowExecution']['workflowId']
+        run_id = data['workflowExecution']['runId']
+        @workflow_execution = WorkflowExecution.new(domain, workflow_id, run_id)
+
+        name = data['workflowType']['name']
+        version = data['workflowType']['version']
+        @workflow_type = WorkflowType.new(domain, name, version)
+
+        @previous_started_event_id = data['previousStartedEventId']
+
+        @started_event_id = data['startedEventId']
+
+        @next_token = data['nextPageToken']
+
+        @events = data['events']
+        
+        @decisions = []
+
+        super
+
+      end
+
+      # @return [String] The decision task identifier.
+      attr_reader :task_token
+
+      # @return [Domain]
+      attr_reader :domain
+
+      # @return [WorkflowExecution]
+      attr_reader :workflow_execution
+
+      # @return [WorkflowType]
+      attr_reader :workflow_type
+
+      # @return [Integer] The id of the DecisionTaskStarted event of the 
+      #   previous decision task of this workflow execution that was 
+      #   processed by the decider. This can be used to determine the new 
+      #   events in the history new since the last decision task received 
+      #   by the decider.
+      attr_reader :previous_started_event_id
+
+      # @return [Integer] The id of the DecisionTaskStarted event recorded 
+      #   in the history.
+      attr_reader :started_event_id
+
+      # @return [String,nil] Returns a value if the results are paginated. 
+      #   Normally you do not need this value, as {#events} will enumerate
+      #   all events, making requests as necessary to get more.
+      attr_reader :next_token
+
+      # @return [Enumerable] Returns an enumerable collection of all events
+      #   for the workflow execution.
+      def events
+        enum_for(:_events)
+      end
+
+      # @return [Enumerable] Returns an enumerable collection of only the
+      #   new events for workflow execution (since the last decision).
+      def new_events  
+        enum_for(:_new_events)
+      end
+
+      # @param [Hash] options
+      #
+      # @option options [String] :execution_context (nil)  A user-defined 
+      #   context to add to the workflow execution.  You can fetch this 
+      #   later with {WorkflowExecution#latest_execution_context}.
+      #
+      # @return [nil]
+      #
+      def complete! options = {}
+
+        raise 'already responded' if responded?
+
+        options[:task_token] = task_token
+        options[:decisions] = @decisions unless @decisions.empty?
+
+        client.respond_decision_task_completed(options)
+
+        @responded = true
+
+        nil
+
+      end
+
+      # @return [Boolean] Returns true if {#complete!} has been called on
+      #   this decision task.
+      def responded?
+        !!@responded
+      end
+      
+      # Schedules an activity task.
+      #
+      # @note This adds a decision to this task that is finalized when you
+      #   call {#complete!}.
+      #
+      # @param [ActivityType,Hash] activity_type The type of activity
+      #   to schedule.  +activity_type+ must be an {ActivityType} object
+      #   or a hash with +:name+ and +:version+.
+      #
+      # @param [Hash] options
+      #
+      # @option options [String] :control (nil) Optional data attached to 
+      #   the event that can be used by the decider in subsequent workflow 
+      #   tasks. This data is not sent to the activity.
+      #
+      # @option options [Integer,:none] :heartbeat_timeout (nil)
+      #   The maximum time before which a worker processing a task 
+      #   of this type must report progress.  If the timeout is exceeded, 
+      #   the activity task is automatically timed out. If the worker 
+      #   subsequently attempts to record a heartbeat or returns a 
+      #   result, it will be ignored. This default can be overridden when 
+      #   scheduling an activity task.
+      #
+      #   The value should be a number of seconds (integer) or the symbol
+      #   +:none+ (implying no timeout).
+      #
+      # @option options [String] :input (nil) Input provided to the 
+      #   activity task.
+      #
+      # @option options [Integer,:none] :schedule_to_close_timeout (nil) 
+      #   The maximum duration that a task of this activity type 
+      #   can wait before being assigned to a worker. 
+      #
+      #   A schedule-to-close timeout for this activity task must be 
+      #   specified either as a default for the activity type or through 
+      #   this option. If neither this field is set nor a default was 
+      #   specified at registration time then a fault will be returned.
+      #
+      #   The value should be a number of seconds (integer) or the symbol
+      #   +:none+ (implying no timeout).
+      #
+      # @option options [Integer,:none] :schedule_to_start_timeout (nil)
+      #   The maximum duration that a task of this activity type 
+      #   can wait before being assigned to a worker.  This overrides the 
+      #   default timeout specified when registering the activity type.
+      #
+      #   The value should be a number of seconds (integer) or the symbol
+      #   +:none+ (implying no timeout).
+      #
+      # @option options [Integer,:none] :start_to_close_timeout (nil)
+      #   The maximum duration that a worker can take to process 
+      #   tasks of this activity type.  This overrides the default 
+      #   timeout specified when registering the activity type.
+      #
+      #   The value should be a number of seconds (integer) or the symbol
+      #   +:none+ (implying no timeout).
+      #
+      # @option options [String] :task_list (nil)
+      #   If set, specifies the name of the task list in which to schedule 
+      #   the activity task. If not specified, the default task list 
+      #   registered with the activity type will be used.
+      #
+      # @return [nil]
+      #
+      def schedule_activity_task activity_type, options = {}
+
+        options[:activity_id] ||= UUIDTools::UUID.random_create.to_s
+
+        options[:activity_type] = case activity_type
+        when Hash 
+          unless 
+            activity_type[:name].is_a?(String) and
+            activity_type[:version].is_a?(String) and
+            activity_type.keys.length == 2
+          then
+            msg = 'activity_type hash must have :name and :version strings'
+            raise ArgumentError, msg
+          end
+          activity_type
+        when ActivityType
+          { :name => activity_type.name, :version => activity_type.version }
+        else
+          msg = 'expected activity_type to be an ActivityType object or a hash'
+          raise ArgumentError, msg 
+        end
+
+        duration_opts(options, 
+          :heartbeat_timeout,
+          :schedule_to_close_timeout,
+          :schedule_to_start_timeout,
+          :start_to_close_timeout)
+
+        if task_list = options[:task_list]
+          options[:task_list] = { :name => task_list }
+        end
+
+        add_decision :schedule_activity_task, options
+        
+      end
+
+      # Attempts to cancel a previously scheduled activity task. If the 
+      # activity task was scheduled but has not been assigned to a worker, 
+      # then it will be canceled. If the activity task was already assigned 
+      # to a worker, then the worker will be informed that cancellation has 
+      # been requested when recording the activity task heartbeat.
+      #
+      # @param [ActivityTask,String] activity_or_activity_id An {ActivityTask}
+      #   object or the activity_id of an activity task to request 
+      #   cancellation for.
+      #
+      # @return [nil]
+      #
+      def request_cancel_activity_task activity_or_activity_id
+
+        id = activity_or_activity_id.is_a?(ActivityTask) ?
+          activity_or_activity_id.activity_id :
+          activity_or_activity_id
+
+        add_decision :request_cancel_activity_task, { :activity_id => id }
+
+      end
+
+      # Closes the workflow execution and records a 
+      # WorkflowExecutionCompleted event in the history.
+      #
+      # @param [Hash] options
+      #
+      # @option options [String] :result (nil) The results of the workflow 
+      #   execution.
+      #
+      # @return [nil]
+      #
+      def complete_workflow_execution options = {}
+        add_decision :complete_workflow_execution, options
+      end
+
+      # Closes the workflow execution and records a WorkflowExecutionFailed 
+      # event in the history.
+      #
+      # @param [Hash] options
+      #
+      # @option options [String] :reason (nil) Reason for the failure.
+      #
+      # @option options [String] :details (nil) Optional details of the failure.
+      #
+      # @return [nil]
+      #
+      def fail_workflow_execution options = {}
+        add_decision :fail_workflow_execution, options
+      end
+
+      # Closes the workflow execution and records a 
+      # WorkflowExecutionCanceled event in the history.
+      #
+      # @param [Hash] options
+      # 
+      # @option options [String] :details (nil) Optional details of the 
+      #   cancellation.
+      #
+      # @return [nil]
+      #
+      def cancel_workflow_execution options = {}
+        add_decision :cancel_workflow_execution, options
+      end
+
+      # Closes the workflow execution and starts a new workflow execution 
+      # of the same type using the same workflow id and a unique run Id. 
+      # A WorkflowExecutionContinuedAsNew event is recorded in the history.
+      #
+      # @option options [String] :input (nil)
+      #   The input for the workflow execution. This is a free form string 
+      #   which should be meaningful to the workflow you are starting. 
+      #   This input is made available to the new workflow execution in the 
+      #   WorkflowExecutionStarted history event.
+      # 
+      # @option options [Array<string>] :tag_list ([])
+      #   A list of tags (strings) to associate with the workflow execution.
+      #   You can specify a maximum of 5 tags.
+      #
+      # @option options [Symbol] :child_policy (nil)
+      #   Specifies the policy to use for the child workflow executions of 
+      #   this workflow execution if it is terminated explicitly or due to 
+      #   an expired timeout. This policy overrides the default child policy 
+      #   specified when registering the workflow type.  The supported child
+      #   policies are:
+      #
+      #   * +:terminate+ - the child executions will be terminated.
+      #
+      #   * +:request_cancel+ - a request to cancel will be attempted for each
+      #     child execution by recording a WorkflowExecutionCancelRequested 
+      #     event in its history. It is up to the decider to take appropriate
+      #     actions when it receives an execution history with this event.
+      #
+      #   * +:abandon+ - no action will be taken. The child executions will 
+      #     continue to run.
+      #
+      # @option options [Integer,:none] :execution_start_to_close_timeout (nil)
+      #   The total duration for this workflow execution.  This overrides 
+      #   the default specified when registering the workflow type.
+      #
+      #   The value should be a number of seconds (integer) or the symbol
+      #   +:none+ (implying no timeout).
+      #
+      # @option options [String] :task_list (nil) 
+      #   The task list to use for the decision tasks generated for this 
+      #   workflow execution. This overrides the default task list specified
+      #   when registering the workflow type.
+      #
+      # @option options [Integer,:none] :task_start_to_close_timeout (nil)
+      #   Specifies the maximum duration of decision tasks for this 
+      #   workflow execution. This parameter overrides the default 
+      #   specified when the workflow type was registered.
+      #
+      #   The value should be a number of seconds (integer) or the symbol
+      #   +:none+ (implying no timeout).
+      #   
+      # @return [nil]
+      #
+      def continue_as_new_workflow_execution options = {}
+        start_execution_opts(options)
+        add_decision :continue_as_new_workflow_execution, options
+      end
+
+      # Records a MarkerRecorded event in the history. Markers can be used 
+      # for adding custom information in the history for instance to let 
+      # deciders know that they do not need to look at the history beyond 
+      # the marker event.
+      #
+      # @param [String] marker_name The name of the marker.
+      #
+      # @param [Hash] options
+      #
+      # @option options [String] :details (nil) Optional details of the marker.
+      #
+      # @return [nil]
+      #
+      def record_marker marker_name, options = {}
+        add_decision :record_marker, options.merge(:marker_name => marker_name)
+      end
+      
+      # Schedules a timer for this workflow execution and records a 
+      # TimerScheduled event in the history. This timer will fire after 
+      # the specified delay and record a TimerFired event.
+      #
+      # @param [Integer] start_to_fire_timeout (nil) The duration to wait 
+      #   before firing the timer. 
+      # 
+      # @param [Hash] options
+      #
+      # @option options [String] :control (nil) Optional data attached to 
+      #   the event that can be used by the decider in subsequent workflow 
+      #   tasks.
+      #
+      # @option options [String] :timer_id (nil) Unique id for the timer. 
+      #   If you do not pass this option, a UUID will be generated.
+      #
+      # @return [String] Returns the id of the timer.
+      #
+      def start_timer start_to_fire_timeout, options = {}
+        options[:timer_id] ||= UUIDTools::UUID.random_create.to_s
+        options[:start_to_fire_timeout] = start_to_fire_timeout
+        duration_opts(options, :start_to_fire_timeout)
+        add_decision :start_timer, options
+        options[:timer_id]
+      end
+
+      # Cancels a previously scheduled timer and records a TimerCanceled
+      # event in the history.
+      #
+      # @param [String] timer_id The id of the timer to cancel.
+      #
+      # @return [nil]
+      #
+      def cancel_timer timer_id
+        add_decision :cancel_timer, { :timer_id => timer_id }
+      end
+
+      # Requests a signal to be delivered to the specified external workflow
+      # execution and records a SignalExternalWorkflowExecutionRequested 
+      # event in the history.
+      #
+      # @param [String] workflow_id
+      #
+      # @param [String] run_id
+      #
+      # @param [String] signal_name
+      #
+      # @param [Hash] options
+      #
+      # @option options [String] :control (nil) Optional data attached to 
+      #   the event that can be used by the decider in subsequent decision 
+      #   tasks.
+      #
+      # @option options [String] :input (nil) Optional input to be provided 
+      #   with the signal.  The target workflow execution will use the 
+      #   signal name and input to process the signal. 
+      #
+      # @return [nil]
+      #
+      def signal_external_workflow_execution workflow_execution, signal_name, options = {}
+        workflow_execution_opts(options, workflow_execution)
+        options[:signal_name] = signal_name
+        add_decision :signal_external_workflow_execution, options
+      end
+
+      # Requests that a request be made to cancel the specified external 
+      # workflow execution and records a 
+      # RequestCancelExternalWorkflowExecutionRequested event in 
+      # the history.
+      #
+      # @return [nil]
+      #
+      def request_cancel_external_workflow_execution workflow_execution, options = {}
+        workflow_execution_opts(options, workflow_execution)
+        add_decision :request_cancel_external_workflow_execution, options
+      end
+
+      # Requests that a child workflow execution be started and records a 
+      # StartChildWorkflowExecutionRequested event in the history. 
+      # The child workflow execution is a separate workflow execution with 
+      # its own history.
+      #
+      # @param [WorkflowType,Hash] workflow_type (nil) The type of 
+      #   workflow execution to start.  This should be a {WorkflowType} object
+      #   or a hash with the keys +:name+ and +:version+.
+      #
+      # @param [Hash] options
+      #
+      # @option (see WorkflowType#start_execution)
+      #
+      # @option options [String] :control (nil) Optional data attached to 
+      #   the event that can be used by the decider in subsequent workflow 
+      #   tasks.
+      #
+      # @return [String] Returns the workflow id of the new execution.
+      #
+      def start_child_workflow_execution workflow_type, options = {}
+        start_execution_opts(options, workflow_type)
+        add_decision :start_child_workflow_execution, options
+        options[:workflow_id]
+      end
+
+      protected
+      def workflow_execution_opts options, workflow_execution
+
+       if workflow_execution.is_a?(WorkflowExecution)
+          options[:workflow_id] = workflow_execution.workflow_id
+          options[:run_id] = workflow_execution.run_id
+        elsif 
+          workflow_execution.is_a?(Hash) and 
+          workflow_execution[:workflow_id].is_a?(String) and
+          workflow_execution[:run_id].is_a?(String) and
+          workflow_execution.keys.length == 2
+        then
+          options.merge!(workflow_execution)
+        else
+          msg = 'expected workflow_execution to be a WorkflowExecution ' +
+            'object or a hash with :workflow_id and :run_id'
+          raise ArgumentError, msg
+        end
+
+      end
+
+      protected
+      def add_decision decision_type, attributes
+        @decisions << { 
+          :decision_type => Core::Inflection.class_name(decision_type.to_s),
+          :"#{decision_type}_decision_attributes" => attributes, 
+        }
+        nil
+      end
+
+      protected
+      def _new_events &block
+        _events do |event|
+          yield(event) if event.new?
+        end
+      end
+
+      protected
+      def _events &block
+
+        _each_event(@events, &block)
+        next_token = self.next_token
+
+        while next_token
+
+          options = @request_options.merge(:next_page_token => next_token)
+          response = client.poll_for_decision_task(options)
+
+          _each_event(response.data['events'], &block)
+          next_token = response.data['nextPageToken']
+
+        end
+
+      end
+
+      def _each_event events, &block
+        prev_event_id = self.previous_started_event_id
+        events.each do |description|
+          event = HistoryEvent.new(workflow_execution, description)
+          Core::MetaUtils.extend_method(event, :new?) do
+            prev_event_id.nil? or self.event_id > prev_event_id  
+          end
+          yield(event)
+        end
+      end
+
+
+    end
+  end
+end