Getting Started with Amazon Step Functions

Pass states pass their input as output to the next state. You can also delay execution when you need to using wait states.

Parallel states begin multiple branches of execution at the same time, such as running multiple Lambda functions at once.

Choice states add branching logic to your state machine, and make decisions based on their input.

When you execute your state machine, each move from one state to the next is called a state transition.

You can reuse components, easily edit the sequence of steps or swap out the code called by task states as your needs change.

That's it! You're now familiar with the core concepts of Step Functions. Why not create your first state machine?

Amazon Step Functions lets you coordinate individual tasks into a visual workflow, so you can build and update apps quickly.

The workflows you build with Step Functions are called state machines, and each step of your workflow is called a state.

Tasks perform work, either by coordinating another Amazon Web Services service or an application that you can host basically anywhere.

Pass states pass their input as output to the next state. You can also delay execution when you need to using wait states.

Parallel states begin multiple branches of execution at the same time, such as running multiple Lambda functions at once.

Choice states add branching logic to your state machine, and make decisions based on their input.