# At a glance

The DOVU Template Language is a configuration-based approach to streamline and standardize workflow management. Designed with simplicity and flexibility in mind, this language offers a human-readable and machine-parseable way to model processes, integrate third-party systems, and manage approval workflows. This foundation empowers users to define workflows efficiently while maintaining interoperability with existing systems like Guardian or future integrations. While in its early stages, this template language is designed to evolve into a cornerstone of our interoperable workflow ecosystem.

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## **Example Use Case**

Imagine a workflow for End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) recycling:

1. **Role Assignment**: A **supplier** uploads ecological project data to initiate the workflow.
2. **Dynamic Approvals**: An **registry** reviews the project using the Guardian integration, ensuring compliance with predefined policies.
3. **Data Submissions**: Additional data blocks are processed, each tied to specific schemas and actions.
4. **Final Verification**: A **verifier** completes the approval cycle, triggering automated processes like audit trails and credit issuance.

This flow demonstrates the power of a lightweight, expressive configuration language tailored for real-world sustainability use cases.

For more information, please read our detailed breakdown in the link below.

{% content-ref url="use-case-elv-recycling" %}
[use-case-elv-recycling](https://docs.dovu.earth/template-language/use-case-elv-recycling)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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