How can you visually track the steps that a workflow is executing during run time?

The option involving the Debug mode with the Highlight Activities feature provides a robust way to visually track the execution steps of a workflow during run time. When using Debug mode, you can step through the workflow interactively, observing the behavior of each step in real-time. The Highlight Activities feature specifically allows users to see which activity is currently being executed, making it easy to follow the workflow's logic and understand its progress.

This approach is particularly useful for troubleshooting and optimizing workflows, as it gives developers immediate visual feedback about how their automation is performing. By pausing at each step, users can also inspect variables and states, thus aiding in the identification of any potential issues.

Using Play mode with Highlight Activities is also a possible option, but it does not offer the same level of interactivity and insight as Debug mode. Other options, such as using the Output panel or console for tracing, may provide information about what is occurring but do not visually highlight the specific activities being executed in real-time, which can make following the workflow's progress more challenging.