Example: Modular Journeys

Purpose

This example demonstrates how to compose journeys from reusable parts. Using Ref: and Tag:, you can construct modular journeys that reference other models or templates.

Features Demonstrated

• Use of Ref: to reference external events or components
• Use of Tag: to classify and filter journey elements
• Reusable structure and modular organisation

Annotated Example

EBNF-Version: 1.1
Syntax-Version: 1.0
Journey-Title: Modular Checkout Flow
Journey-Description: A checkout process built from shared journey components

External-Source: https://example.com/common/checkout-base.expn

Event: Cart Review
  Step: Review items
    User: Shopper
    Action: Reviews cart contents
    UI-Element: Cart Page
    Tag: [cart, pre-checkout]

  Step: Proceed to checkout
    User: Shopper
    Action: Clicks checkout button
    UI-Element: Cart Page

Event: Checkout Flow
  Ref: common-checkout-base
  Tag: [reused, checkout]

Event: Post-Purchase
  Step: Show thank you message
    User: Shopper
    Action: Sees confirmation screen
    UI-Element: Confirmation Page
    Tag: [post-checkout]

What You Can Learn

• How to structure a journey using referenced components
• How Ref: allows for cleaner, more maintainable flows
• How tagging improves navigation, filtering, and classification

Continue to Comprehensive CX Journey to see how all features come together in a complex scenario.