A practical guide for .NET developers on using AWS Step Functions to orchestrate multiple Lambda functions into reliable serverless workflows. Covers core concepts like state machines, state types (Task, Choice, Parallel, Wait), and JSON-based input/output manipulation. Walks through building a three-step user registration workflow (validate input, create user, send verification email) using C# Lambda functions, deploying via Visual Studio, and configuring the workflow in the AWS Console. Also covers the various ways to invoke Step Functions: AWS SDK, console, EventBridge, API Gateway, CLI, and nested state machines.
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What Are AWS Step Functions?Why Use Step Functions with AWS Lambda?Core Components of AWS Step FunctionsWhy Step Functions are Awesome?Understanding States in Step FunctionsWhat we’ll build?Writing the Lambda CodeDeploying all the .NET LambdasAWS Lambda for .NET Developers : Complete GuideAWS Step Functions : WalkthroughTestingHow are Step Functions Invoked?Summary3 Impressions