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54. Are Step Functions a Low-Code tool?

Oct 13, 2022
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INSIGHT

Step Functions' Evolution Towards Low-Code

  • AWS Step Functions offer a visual editor and new features like intrinsic functions, making them increasingly powerful.
  • Less code is needed to define them, raising the question of their low-code nature.
INSIGHT

Step Functions Overview

  • Step Functions, a serverless workflow service, enables building state machines with states and transitions.
  • It offers two workflow types: standard (up to one year) and express (up to five minutes).
ADVICE

Defining Low-Code Solutions

  • Low-code solutions should enable building complex business workflows with minimal coding through a visual designer.
  • They should offer pre-built integrations, control flow blocks, and extensibility for custom code.
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