AWS Lambda vs AWS Step Functions, an in-depth comparison

Let's do a deep dive and compare these two approaches to implementing workflows on AWS - using AWS Lambda vs. AWS Step Functions. As a bonus, we'll also discuss the merits of using Lambda Destinations as well, which is another way to chain Lambda functions together to orchestrate a simple workflow. If you need a refresher on AWS Step Functions then check out part 1 of this series:    • What is AWS Step Functions? An in-depth ov...   In part 1, we gave a thorough overview of AWS Step Functions but left you with the question "Why not implement the orchestration in code inside a Lambda function?". ✅ Recommended playlists: Learn AWS Step Functions    • What is AWS Step Functions? An in-depth ov...   Testing Serverless Architectures    • Serverless Testing: A Crash Course   🔔 For more free videos on YouTube, subscribe to my channel: https://youtube.com/@theburningmonk?s... 💌 If you're hungry for more insights, best practices, and tips on building serverless applications, make sure to subscribe to my weekly newsletter and elevate your serverless game! https://theburningmonk.com/subscribe 📚 My courses 📚 https://theburningmonk.com/courses 👨‍🏫 My hands-on serverless workshop 👨‍🏫 https://productionreadyserverless.com 🌐 Find me here Twitter:   / theburningmonk   LinkedIn:   / theburningmonk   Blog: http://theburningmonk.com