Synchronous execution

runSync() drives the entire workflow in-process, using the same single replay loop as the queued path. It is handy for tests, tinkering, and short workflows that don't need to suspend:

$run = SagaFlow::create(CheckoutWorkflow::class)
    ->withArguments('order-42')
    ->runSync();

$run->status;   // FlowStatus::Completed
$run->result;   // the array handle() returned

The queued and synchronous paths are guaranteed to reach the same final database state — the only difference is who drives the steps (your worker vs. the current process).

When to use which

	run() (queued)	runSync()
Returns	a Pending FlowRun immediately	a settled FlowRun
Drives steps	on your queue workers	in the calling process
Suspend/resume	yes (signals, queued actions)	resolved inline where possible
Good for	production, long-running flows	tests, short flows, exploration

note

A workflow that awaits a signal cannot make progress under runSync() past the wait unless the signal was already delivered — synchronous execution has no worker to resume it later. Model long-running, human-in-the-loop flows with the queued path.