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AWS Step Functions Express Workflows are a cost-effective option for high-throughput, short-duration workflows that coordinate microservices at scale.
Last Modified: August 10, 2025
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Key Features
- AWS Step Functions workflow type for high-volume, short-duration tasks.
- Faster execution with lower cost than standard workflows.
- Manages state and error handling automatically.
- Scales instantly to handle spikes.
Common Use Cases
- Orchestrating short-duration serverless tasks
- Building low-latency automation pipelines
- Handling real-time event processing
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