Why it matters

Step Functions manages AWS-native workflows. Understanding shapes AWS integration.

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The architecture

State machine JSON/YAML.

Tasks: Lambda, ECS, etc.

Java agent as Lambda or ECS task.

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How it works end to end

Standard vs Express workflows.

Java agent in Lambda: cold start considerations.

ECS task for longer runs.

Retries + error handling in state machine.