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# type

An option that controls the order in which the actions execute.

## Discussion

The default value is `serial`.

### Order Options

- `serial`: Executes in order with each action waiting for the prior action to complete before starting.
- `parallel`: Executes all actions concurrently.

### Declaration

```other
uniform token type = "serial" (
        allowedTokens = ["serial", "parallel"]
)
```

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