XES (EN)

Definition

XES (eXtensible Event Stream) is the standard format for event logs in process mining analyses. It is based on XML and was specifically developed for representing event data in process analyses. The XES format allows for the description of events, cases, activities, and timestamps as well as additional attributes and context information. By using the Open-XES toolkit, event data from various sources can be converted into this standardized format to ensure compatibility with various process mining tools.

Data flow in XES format

flowchart TD     A[Data source] --> B[Data collection]     B --> C[Event log]     C --> D[XES conversion]     D --> E[Open-XES toolkit]     E --> F[Validation]     F --> G[Process mining tool]     G --> H[Analysis]     H --> I[Visualization] 

In context

• Typically used together with process mining tools such as ProM, Celonis, or Disco
• Related to: Event Logs, Process Mining, BPMN, Petri Nets
• Example use: Analysis of business processes in manufacturing or healthcare