AWS Step Functions adds new AWS service integrations automatically, starting with AWS Lambda MicroVMs

AWS Step Functions is a visual workflow service that orchestrates over 220 AWS services. This update automatically adds AWS SDK integrations for new services and features, such as AWS Lambda Core and AWS Lambda MicroVMs, within weeks of their release, enabling immediate orchestration without waiting for updates. AWS Lambda MicroVMs provides isolated secure runtimes for each agent task, with built-in automatic retries on environment startup failures. Using Step Functions' Parallel or Map states allows running multiple tasks simultaneously and automatically terminates environments upon task completion. Lambda Core can configure private networks so MicroVM environments can securely access internal databases or APIs within the same workflow. This expansion also includes AWS Partner Central Revenue Measurement, AWS Resilience Hub V2, AWS Support Authorization, and Amazon SageMaker Job Runtime. New AWS services will automatically appear as Step Functions integrations within weeks of release, requiring no additional configuration or action. As updates are continuous, new posts highlighting AWS SDK service integrations will no longer be published. These features are generally available in all AWS regions where AWS Step Functions is offered, with specific services and API actions depending on target service availability in each region. For details on AWS Step Functions' SDK integrations, refer to the developer guide or check the full list of supported services in AWS SDK service integrations and integration release history.

Why it matters

AWS Step Functions is a visual workflow service that helps customers build distributed applications. This update allows developers to immediately integrate the latest AWS services into their workflows, simplifying workflow coding.