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AWS Lambda durable functions are now available in AWS European Sovereign Cloud region

AWS Lambda durable functions are now available in the AWS European Sovereign Cloud region, enabling checkpointing, automatic recovery, and execution pausing without compute charges for on-demand functions

AWS Lambda Durable Functions are now available, adding primitives like steps and waits for checkpointing, automatic recovery, and pausing execution without compute charges. New functions based on Python (versions 3.13 and 3.14), Node.js (versions 22 and 24), or Java (17+) can be activated via the AWS Lambda API, AWS Management Console, or AWS SDK. Tools like AWS CloudFormation, AWS SAM, and AWS CDK are also supported. For details, see the AWS Lambda Durable Functions product page or developer guide. Pricing information is available on the AWS Lambda pricing page.

Why it matters

AWS Lambda durable functions allow developers to build reliable multi-step applications and AI workflows. Availability in the AWS European Sovereign Cloud region enables orchestration of complex processes while meeting compliance and security requirements

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