Building Multi-step Applications with AWS Step Functions from Pluralsight

Learn how to use AWS Step Functions to coordinate individual tasks into workflows to help you and your business decouple business logic to better understand, visualize, and scale your applications.

With the rise of microservices and serverless functions, businesses need to break down their logic into smaller pieces that can be executed serverlessly anytime. Executing on most of these functions depends on others completing their part first, which can be a complex process to coordinate. In this course, Building Multi-step Applications with AWS Step Functions, you will learn how to create workflows that chain multiple Lambda Functions and other services together so that each can be executed in order based on a set of rules and decisions. First, you will learn how to create Step Function workflows. Next, you will explore the different workflow Step types and use them to create complex but easily-visualized workflows. After creating our workflows, you will learn how to trigger them, trace the execution of the steps, handle errors that might occur, and log the execution flow. Finally, you will discover best practices, limitations, and also how to secure your Step Functions. By the end of this course you will be able to take your existing business logic and serverless functions, break them into the smallest possible pieces, and add them to different workflows to fulfill your business needs.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Getting Started with AWS Step Functions

Creating AWS Step Functions Workflows

Monitoring, Security, and Best Practices

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Know what's good

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, and possible dealbreakers

Provides a structured method to execute tasks based on business logic, a valuable skill for serverless architecture

Emphasizes visual representation of workflows, making complex processes manageable and easy to understand

Covers best practices and security measures to ensure reliable and secure workflow execution

Prerequisites may be required for individuals without prior experience in serverless architecture

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Compile Course Materials

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Organizing your materials will give you a better understanding of the course structure and emphasis.

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Gather and organize notes, assignments, and quizzes
Review past coursework or study materials

Practice Step Function Workflows

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Deepening your understanding of Step Function workflows through practice drills will increase your retention and proficiency.

Browse courses on AWS Step Functions

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Create a simple workflow with a single Lambda function
Add conditional branches to your workflow
Handle errors and exceptions in your workflow

Explore AWS Step Functions Tutorials

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Following tutorials will provide you with additional examples and insights to reinforce your understanding of Step Functions.

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Find tutorials on the AWS Step Functions documentation
Follow a tutorial to create a workflow from scratch
Experiment with different workflow configurations

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Collaborate in Peer Practice Sessions

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Working with peers will give you a chance to discuss concepts, share knowledge, and learn from each other's experiences.

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Join a peer study group or create your own
Discuss course concepts and assignments
Collaborate on projects and exercises

Connect with Step Functions Experts

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Seeking guidance from experienced individuals can accelerate your learning and provide valuable insights.

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Identify potential mentors in the field
Reach out and introduce yourself
Request guidance and support

Develop a Step Function Workflow Project

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Building a project will allow you to apply your knowledge and demonstrate your understanding of Step Functions.

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Identify a problem or use case for a Step Function workflow
Design and create the workflow using AWS Step Functions
Implement the workflow using Lambda functions or other services
Test and debug the workflow

Contribute to Open Source Step Functions Projects

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Involving yourself in open source projects will deepen your understanding of Step Functions and contribute to the community.

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Find open source Step Functions projects
Review the code and documentation
Identify areas where you can contribute
Submit pull requests or suggestions

Career center

Learners who complete Building Multi-step Applications with AWS Step Functions will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Integration Architect

As an Integration Architect, you'll be responsible for designing and developing integration solutions that connect different systems and applications. You'll need to have a deep understanding of integration concepts and technologies, as well as experience with AWS Step Functions. This course will help you develop the skills you need to be successful in this role by teaching you how to create and manage Step Functions workflows. You'll also learn how to monitor and secure your workflows, and how to handle errors that may occur.

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ETL Developer

As an ETL Developer, you'll be responsible for designing and developing data pipelines that extract, transform, and load data from various sources into a data warehouse or other target system. You'll need to have a strong understanding of data integration concepts and technologies, as well as experience with AWS Step Functions. This course will help you develop the skills you need to be successful in this role by teaching you how to create and manage Step Functions workflows. You'll also learn how to monitor and secure your workflows, and how to handle errors that may occur.

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Cloud Developer

As a Cloud Developer, you'll be responsible for developing and deploying cloud-based applications. You'll need to have a strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and technologies, as well as experience with AWS Step Functions. This course will help you develop the skills you need to be successful in this role by teaching you how to create and manage Step Functions workflows. You'll also learn how to monitor and secure your workflows, and how to handle errors that may occur. This course may also be helpful for Cloud Architects and DevOps Engineers.

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Software Architect

As a Software Architect, you'll be responsible for designing and developing software systems. You'll need to have a deep understanding of software architecture concepts and technologies, as well as experience with AWS Step Functions. This course will help you develop the skills you need to be successful in this role by teaching you how to create and manage Step Functions workflows. You'll also learn how to monitor and secure your workflows, and how to handle errors that may occur. This course may also be helpful for Cloud Architects and DevOps Engineers.

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Data Engineer

As a Data Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines. You'll need to have a strong understanding of data engineering concepts and technologies, as well as experience with AWS Step Functions. This course will help you develop the skills you need to be successful in this role by teaching you how to create and manage Step Functions workflows. You'll also learn how to monitor and secure your workflows, and how to handle errors that may occur. This course may also be helpful for Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers.

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Machine Learning Engineer

As a Machine Learning Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing and deploying machine learning models. You'll need to have a strong understanding of machine learning concepts and technologies, as well as experience with AWS Step Functions. This course will help you develop the skills you need to be successful in this role by teaching you how to create and manage Step Functions workflows. You'll also learn how to monitor and secure your workflows, and how to handle errors that may occur. This course may also be helpful for Data Scientists and Data Engineers.

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Data Scientist

As a Data Scientist, you'll be responsible for using data to solve business problems. You'll need to have a strong understanding of data science concepts and technologies, as well as experience with AWS Step Functions. This course will help you develop the skills you need to be successful in this role by teaching you how to create and manage Step Functions workflows. You'll also learn how to monitor and secure your workflows, and how to handle errors that may occur. This course may also be helpful for Machine Learning Engineers and Data Engineers.

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DevOps Engineer

As a DevOps Engineer, you'll be responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. You'll need to have a strong understanding of both software development and operations, as well as experience with AWS Step Functions. This course will help you develop the skills you need to be successful in this role by teaching you how to create and manage Step Functions workflows. You'll also learn how to monitor and secure your workflows, and how to handle errors that may occur. This course may also be helpful for Cloud Engineers and Site Reliability Engineers.

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Project Manager

As a Project Manager, you'll be responsible for planning, executing, and controlling projects. You'll need to have a strong understanding of project management concepts and technologies, as well as experience with AWS Step Functions. This course will help you develop the skills you need to be successful in this role by teaching you how to create and manage Step Functions workflows. You'll also learn how to monitor and secure your workflows, and how to handle errors that may occur. This course may also be helpful for Business Analysts and Systems Analysts.

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Business Analyst

As a Business Analyst, you'll be responsible for analyzing business processes and identifying opportunities for improvement. You'll need to have a strong understanding of business analysis concepts and technologies, as well as experience with AWS Step Functions. This course will help you develop the skills you need to be successful in this role by teaching you how to create and manage Step Functions workflows. You'll also learn how to monitor and secure your workflows, and how to handle errors that may occur. This course may also be helpful for Systems Analysts and Project Managers.

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Systems Analyst

As a Systems Analyst, you'll be responsible for analyzing and designing business systems. You'll need to have a strong understanding of business analysis concepts and technologies, as well as experience with AWS Step Functions. This course will help you develop the skills you need to be successful in this role by teaching you how to create and manage Step Functions workflows. You'll also learn how to monitor and secure your workflows, and how to handle errors that may occur. This course may also be helpful for Business Analysts and Project Managers.

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Cloud Architect

As a Cloud Architect, you'll design, develop, and manage cloud computing solutions for organizations. You'll need to have a deep understanding of cloud computing concepts and technologies, as well as experience with AWS Step Functions. This course will help you develop the skills you need to be successful in this role by teaching you how to create and manage Step Functions workflows. You'll also learn how to monitor and secure your workflows, and how to handle errors that may occur. This course may also be helpful for Cloud Engineers and DevOps Engineers.

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