Amazon SWFWhat is Amazon SWF?
Amazon Simple Workflow allows you to structure the various processing steps in an application that runs across one or more machines as a set of “tasks.” Amazon SWF manages dependencies between the tasks, schedules the tasks for execution, and runs any logic that needs to be executed in parallel. The service also stores the tasks, reliably dispatches them to application components, tracks their progress, and keeps their latest state.
Amazon SWF is a tool in the Task Scheduling category of a tech stack.
Key Features
Maintaining application stateTracking workflow executions and logging their progressHolding and dispatching tasksControlling which tasks each of your application hosts will be assigned to execute
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Amazon SWF Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to Amazon SWF?
AWS Step Functions
AWS Step Functions makes it easy to coordinate the components of distributed applications and microservices using visual workflows. Building applications from individual components that each perform a discrete function lets you scale and change applications quickly.
Google Keep
It is a note-taking service developed by Google. It is available on the web, and has mobile apps for the Android and iOS mobile operating systems. Keep offers a variety of tools for taking notes, including text, lists, images, and audio.
Workfront
It allows user to manage projects in one place. It helps marketing, IT, & enterprise teams conquer chaos by improving productivity, collaboration, and visibility.
