AWS Step Functions is a managed AWS service that enables you to create a set of functions using a visual workflow. Step Functions allows you to execute functions in a specific sequence or based on a specific condition. For example, you can execute functions A, B, C, and so on in a sequence. Alternatively, you can define a condition wherein function B can be executed depending on the outcome of function A. In short, Step Functions allows you to create a defined set of functions that execute in defined steps based on a sequence or outcome of functions.
There are many use cases of Step Functions. Some common use cases are as follows:
- Data consolidation, data processing, and report generation
- Automation of DevOps and maintenance tasks
- Automation of order fulfillment and order processing tasks in eCommerce
- Automation of user registration, subscription...
