What does the Advance Stream activity do?

The Advance Stream activity specifically functions to mark a batch of stream items as read. This activity is important in the context of managing and processing items within a stream. When using this activity, it indicates to the system that certain items have been processed and can be considered no longer pending. This helps in maintaining the integrity of data flow and ensures that the same items are not processed multiple times.

In scenarios where data is streamed continuously, marking items as read is crucial for tracking progress and managing workloads effectively. It promotes efficient resource utilization and prevents redundancy in processing. Thus, this activity plays a critical role in workflow automation by ensuring smooth operations and data management.