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That\u2019s where choreography diagrams come in: they shift focus from \u201cwhat each participant does internally\u201d to \u201cwhat messages are exchanged, and in what order.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This section is your guide to understanding and applying BPMN choreography diagrams\u2014diagrams that define expected behavior between participants, independent of their internal workflows. Whether you&#8217;re clarifying contracts, designing integrations, or aligning cross-organizational teams, choreography diagrams offer a powerful, contract-like view of interaction.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll learn how to model choreography tasks in BPMN, distinguish them from process and collaboration diagrams, and apply them in real-world scenarios like vendor negotiations or insurance claims. 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