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# User Tasks

> How BPMN User Task nodes drive human-centric workflows in Apache KIE via the User Task Subsystem - assignment, delegation, lifecycle transitions, and deadlines.

**BPMN** is widely used for **human-centric workflows**, where human intervention is required at various stages of a process. Within Apache KIE, the **User Task Subsystem** is designed to manage **User Task nodes**, ensuring seamless execution and API-driven interaction.

### How User Task Nodes Work

* **User Task nodes** define tasks requiring human action, including **assignees, deadlines, and escalation rules**.
* When a **User Task node** is triggered, it interacts with the **User Task Subsystem**, which manages task lifecycles and execution contexts.

### Dedicated API and Lifecycle Management

Apache KIE prioritizes developer-centric automation, and the **User Task Subsystem** provides a dedicated **API** to facilitate task management. This API enables:

* **Task assignment & delegation**
* **Task state transitions (e.g., start, complete, suspend, resume)**
* **Deadline management and notifications**

### Upcoming Changes in Apache KIE 10.1.0

* **Task Console (Deprecated in 10.0.0)**: Previously provided a UI for task management but will be removed in future releases.
* **New Subsystem in 10.1.0**: Enhances the current architecture to improve scalability and feature support.

By leveraging the **User Task Subsystem**, developers can seamlessly integrate **human tasks** into their workflow automation, ensuring greater flexibility and control over task execution.