AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C02) Exam Prep Course - 2021 UPDATED! - Amazon Web Services (AWS) Step Functions

The video tutorial discusses AWS Step Functions as a replacement for SWF, highlighting their advantages such as using state machines instead of deciders, and the ability to perform tasks in parallel. It explains the concept of nested workflows, which allows for modular and reusable processes, reducing errors. The tutorial recommends learning Step Functions for future AWS deployments, while noting that SWF may still appear in exams.

What is the recommended AWS service to use instead of SWF?

• AWS S3

• AWS Step Functions

• AWS Lambda

• AWS EC2

What is a key difference between Step Functions and SWF?

• Step Functions use state machines

• SWF is more cost-effective

• SWF supports parallel processing

• Step Functions use deciders

In Step Functions, what provides branching logic?

• Workers

• State Machines

• Choices

• Tasks

What is a benefit of using nested workflows in Step Functions?

• Higher error rates

• Increased complexity

• Reduced functionality

• Modular and reusable workflows

Why is it important to understand Step Functions for AWS exams?

• They are rarely used

• They are only used in legacy systems

• They are likely to appear in future exams

• They are not recommended by AWS