LittleHorse is a high-performance platform for building workflow-driven applications, capable of processing thousands of `TaskRun`s per second with low latency and high security. It provides a flexible, open-source solution that integrates easily with existing code in Java, Go, and Python, enhancing the robustness of mission-critical workflows while minimizing downtime.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Building and maintaining robust, scalable workflow-driven applications can be complex, requiring significant engineering effort to handle high throughput, low latency, and integration with existing codebases. Existing solutions often lack the flexibility to adapt to diverse use cases and programming languages, leading to increased development time and potential downtime.
Solution
LittleHorse offers a high-performance, open-source platform designed to simplify the development and deployment of workflow-driven applications. It enables developers to process thousands of `TaskRun`s per second with low latency and high security. The platform provides a flexible Workflow DSL that supports all programming primitives and integrates seamlessly with existing code in Java, Go, and Python. By leveraging LittleHorse, engineers can enhance the resilience and observability of mission-critical workflows without rewriting their existing applications.
Target Audience
LittleHorse targets engineers and organizations building mission-critical applications that require high throughput, low latency, and robust workflow management.
Features
- High-performance processing of thousands of `TaskRun`s per second
- Low latency, with performance as low as 20ms
- Flexible Workflow DSL supporting all programming primitives
- Seamless integration with existing code in Java, Go, and Python
- Source-available and free for production use
- Designed for resilience and observability of mission-critical workflows