SWF Flashcards by StevSecOps _

Q

What does SWF stand for?

A

Simple Workflow Service

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What is the key difference between SQS and SWF?

A

SWF handles executions with manual (human) elements.

Put another way:

SWF has a task-oriened API
SQS has a message-oriented API

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What is the maximum length of a workflow execution in SWF?

A

1 year

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Does SWF automatically ensure that no tasks are duplicated?

A

Yes

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Does SWF automatically manage tracking tasks and events?

A

Yes

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What are the three common types of SWF Actors, and what do they do?

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Workflow Starters - Start a workflow
Deciders - Control flow (“decides” what to do next)
Activity Workers - Carry out the activity tasks

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