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Waves of frustrations

The journey with Camunda 8 implementation was nothing short of a roller-coaster. At first, the concept seemed straightforward, but as I delved deeper, I realized that I had misunderstood its intricacies. Frustration grew when I learned that our company couldn't access Docker due to licensing issues. Despite the setback, I decided to begin on my personal laptop, driven by my passion for making this work.

I initially attempted a Node.js API approach with the Zeebe SDK, hoping it would be the breakthrough I needed. However, I found myself grappling with complexities and limitations that were beyond my initial estimation. Determined not to give up, I made the switch to Java with Zeebe Spring Boot, hoping that a different programming language might bring better results.

As I embarked on the BPMN design journey, I started with service tasks and experimented with REST API connectors. My excitement turned to frustration as errors and exceptions seemed to appear at every turn. The weight of these challenges seemed to be pulling me down, but I was determined to persevere. One by one, I tackled each obstacle, researching, debugging, and seeking help from forums and colleagues.

Slowly but surely, success started to shine through. I managed to deploy a BPMN with a Zeebe client on Docker, and the sense of accomplishment was overwhelming. It was like watching a puzzle come together piece by piece after hours of dedication and hard work.

With a working model in place, I found myself yearning for more. I craved a complete BPMN and the ability to access task listings using Zeebe Java with REST API. This phase marked the culmination of my journey thus far, and I was determined to see it through to the end. Many times I ended up hopeless and lack of concentration, because of existing production tasks, intermediate communication for other jobs, and switching between projects or versions. A door like Newton's cat holes!!

In my journey of developing and implementing Camunda 8, I initially navigated through a mixed task environment. Gradually, I managed to set up Camunda 8 on my local machine, allowing me to create real BPMN diagrams – a significant milestone.

However, challenges persist as I work on integrating Camunda 8 with EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) and establishing effective API communication with various services. The integration with EKS introduces complexities tied to containerized deployments, scalability, and resource management

The Camunda team provides support on occasion, but there have been instances of missed seamless communication due to a lack of focused attention on specific tasks. This situation serves as a valuable learning experience, especially given the scope of implementing new technology and architecture at this scale. To ensure the success of such a significant undertaking, it's important to grant the team the freedom to work without external pressures.

The emotional highs and lows of this technological journey had transformed me. It was a story of grit, determination, and a deep connection with the world of software implementation. With every step, I was reminded that embracing challenges, learning from failures, and persistently striving for improvement were the true hallmarks of this incredible journey with Camunda 8.

https://academy.camunda.com

To Camunda:
While the Camunda Zeebe engine and workflow are impressive, there is room for improvement in terms of guidance and facilitating an easier development process for projects beyond Camunda's ecosystem.

Tale End:
Empowering our team to operate without the weight of external pressures has the potential to unlock a new realm of possibilities. By cultivating an environment that prizes dedicated focus and encourages innovative thinking, we can harness our collective expertise and boundless creativity to the fullest extent.

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